TASTING NOTES FOR Hinton’s Hundred Shiraz Coonawarra South Australia 2024

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson with a vibrant ruby core and youthful purple highlights. Bright and inviting in the glass, reflecting the elegance and cool-climate character of Coonawarra Shiraz.

👃 Aromas
Expressive aromas of ripe plum, blueberry and dark cherry are complemented by subtle mocha, black pepper and gentle oak spice. A hint of lifted floral notes adds freshness and complexity.

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied and beautifully structured, showcasing rich flavours of blackberry, red currant and dark cherry. Fine, persistent tannins and vibrant natural acidity provide balance and drive, while subtle cool-climate spice adds depth through the long, savoury palate.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and refined with a silky mouthfeel and polished tannins. The finish is long, fresh and persistent, leaving lingering notes of dark berries, mocha and spice with an elegant savoury edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A modern Coonawarra Shiraz that favours elegance over sheer power. Richly fruited yet restrained, it delivers impressive balance, freshness and regional character, making it enjoyable now while offering the potential to develop further over the medium term.

🍽️ Food Pairing
A superb match with char-grilled ribeye, rosemary lamb, slow-cooked beef cheeks, mushroom risotto, barbecue dishes and aged cheddar or vintage hard cheeses.

⭐ BBD Verdict
A stylish, cool-climate Shiraz that showcases everything that makes Coonawarra special—vibrant fruit, fine tannins and superb balance. This is an outstanding value Shiraz with the structure to impress and the drinkability to enjoy from the first glass.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷