Hugh Hamilton Estate, Australia, South Australia, Mclaren Vale, Hugh Hamilton Estate
Name:
Hugh Hamilton THE MONGREL Sangiovese McLaren Vale Australia
Where it's from:
Australia, South Australia, McLaren Vale
Price per case:
£90.26
Bottles per case:
6 x 75 cl
Style:
Soft & Supple Reds
Description:
As the name suggests this is an unusual blend of three disparate grape varieties all grown on the Hamilton Estate. This is an exciting blend that combines intensity and delicacy in bouquet and flavour. Sangiovese is the Italian variety native to Tuscany and makes up 85% of the blend. Merlot, the French variety, and Tempranillo the Spanish grape, are in the proportion of 10% and 5% respectively. It is the Sangiovese that dominates the blend in bouquet, flavour and structure. The other two varieties add body, complexity and interest to the blend. With a multi-cultural heritage like that it's no wonder we call this wine 'The Mongrel'. The colour is a deep cherry red, and the aroma has a mushroom-truffle character, with a suggestion of spice. The palate is young and vibrant and shows the soft texture and the influence of a short exposure to new oak barriques. This is a stylish, medium weighted wine with a bold flavour and a persistent finish. Hugh is the fifth generation of the family that planted the first vineyards at Glenelg in 1837, less than one year after European settlement in South Australia. As with all families one is a black sheep and Hugh Hamilton is it. You can expect therefore to enjoy the difference. Hugh has a clear vision about the way he sees wines and he produces accordingly. He is a firm believer in the wine and food experience. Neither is magic. Both are great, especially in the company of good friends and lively conversation. His wines are therefore eminently drinkable and certainly very more-ish. (6 x 75 cl)
Region:
Australia, South Australia, McLaren Vale
Producer:
Hugh Hamilton Estate
Product ID:
70199
HughHamilton THE LOOSE CANON Viognier McLaren Vale
Description: Aromatic delicately perfumed, with exotic flavours. An unusual variety, quite unlike any other. Hugh is the fifth generation of the family that planted the first vineyards at Glenelg in 1837, less than one year after European settlement in South Australia. As with all families one is a black sheep and HughHamilton is it. You can expect therefore to enjoy the difference. Hugh has a clear vision about the way he sees wines and he produces accordingly. He is a firm believer in the wine and food experience. Neither is magic. Both are great, especially in the company of good friends and lively conversation. His wines are therefore eminently drinkable and certainly very more-ish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £97.74
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HughHamilton JIM JIM THE DOWN UNDERDOG Shiraz McLaren Vale Australia
Description: The Shiraz grape is so much at home in Australia that it could be indigenous. This wine displays all the attributes of the spirit of Australia. Its got colour, flavour and is so welcoming you'll want to come back to Jim Jim time and time again. Hugh is the fifth generation of the family that planted the first vineyards at Glenelg in 1837, less than one year after European settlement in South Australia. As with all families one is a black sheep and HughHamilton is it. You can expect therefore to enjoy the difference. Hugh has a clear vision about the way he sees wines and he produces accordingly. He is a firm believer in the wine and food experience. Neither is magic. Both are great, especially in the company of good friends and lively conversation. His wines are therefore eminently drinkable and certainly very more-ish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £67.66
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HughHamilton THE TRICKSTER Verdelho McLaren Vale
Description: A Portugese grape variety that has achieved cult status in Australia. Refreshing lemon characters with a rich palate. Hugh is the fifth generation of the family that planted the first vineyards at Glenelg in 1837, less than one year after European settlement in South Australia. As with all families one is a black sheep and HughHamilton is it. You can expect therefore to enjoy the difference. Hugh has a clear vision about the way he sees wines and he produces accordingly. He is a firm believer in the wine and food experience. Neither is magic. Both are great, especially in the company of good friends and lively conversation. His wines are therefore eminently drinkable and certainly very more-ish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £77.93
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HughHamilton THE RASCAL Shiraz McLaren Vale Australia
Description: Shiraz grapes flourish in McLaren Vale; they are almost weeds. They always ripen and with correct vineyard management, produces wines of depth, flavour and structure. This wine is a pure expression of the vineyard which is minimalist intervention. The result is a rich Satsuma plum coloured wine with a heady cassis, black olive and anise aroma. The tannins are velvety, integrated and balanced with the fruit, while the mouthfeel of the wine is showing juicy berry flavours, the hint of pepper and spice. Hugh is the fifth generation of the family that planted the first vineyards at Glenelg in 1837, less than one year after European settlement in South Australia. As with all families one is a black sheep and HughHamilton is it. You can expect therefore to enjoy the difference. Hugh has a clear vision about the way he sees wines and he produces accordingly. He is a firm believer in the wine and food experience. Neither is magic. Both are great, especially in the company of good friends and lively conversation. His wines are therefore eminently drinkable and certainly very more-ish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £100.95
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HughHamilton JIM JIM THE DOWN UNDERDOG Unwooded Chardonnay McLaren Vale
Description: Jim Jim the Kelpie dog has looked after these grapes all year, keeping birds and other pests at bay so you can enjoy wine made from pristine quality grapes. Its got all the freshness, style and flavour you could ask for which is why you will be calling for Jim Jim over and over again. Hugh is the fifth generation of the family that planted the first vineyards at Glenelg in 1837, less than one year after European settlement in South Australia. As with all families one is a black sheep and HughHamilton is it. You can expect therefore to enjoy the difference. Hugh has a clear vision about the way he sees wines and he produces accordingly. He is a firm believer in the wine and food experience. Neither is magic. Both are great, especially in the company of good friends and lively conversation. His wines are therefore eminently drinkable and certainly very more-ish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £67.66
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HughHamilton THE VILLIAN Cabernet Sauvignon McLaren Vale Australia
Description: Deep rich plim colour, aromas of berry fruits with hints of capsicum. Smooth silky tannins combine with spicy oak and exceptional fruit. This wine is full of intrigue and fills which fills the palate with its persistance. Hugh is the fifth generation of the family that planted the first vineyards at Glenelg in 1837, less than one year after European settlement in South Australia. As with all families one is a black sheep and HughHamilton is it. You can expect therefore to enjoy the difference. Hugh has a clear vision about the way he sees wines and he produces accordingly. He is a firm believer in the wine and food experience. Neither is magic. Both are great, especially in the company of good friends and lively conversation. His wines are therefore eminently drinkable and certainly very more-ish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £100.95
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HughHamilton THE SCALLYWAG Chardonnay McLaren Vale
Description: Grapefruit, tropical fruits, generous flavour and length with lively fresh acidity and a dry crisp finish. The fruit is to the fore yet the wine is multi dimensional and complete. Invite a few scallywags around for dinner and open 'The Scallywag'. Hugh is the fifth generation of the family that planted the first vineyards at Glenelg in 1837, less than one year after European settlement in South Australia. As with all families one is a black sheep and HughHamilton is it. You can expect therefore to enjoy the difference. Hugh has a clear vision about the way he sees wines and he produces accordingly. He is a firm believer in the wine and food experience. Neither is magic. Both are great, especially in the company of good friends and lively conversation. His wines are therefore eminently drinkable and certainly very more-ish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £85.89
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