Wine columnist and connoisseur DENNIS KNILL gives his views on four new wines from St Hugo.
South Australia has a wealth of wine riches with the quality of their reds becoming more evident. Although the wine regions are spread right across the state, the Barossa and Coonawarra will always be worthy of a place in the King’s Court. With 688 wineries and 350 cellar doors, spread over 18 regions, one of these wineries is St Hugo, a household name producing award-winning wines that capture all that is great about Australian reds.
Over many decades St Hugo has built a legacy crafting fine wines from two of Australia’s most famous wine regions. Although Barossa is the acclaimed wine destination, not to be outdone is Coonawarra with its dense concentrated red terra rossa soil that produces some of the best and richest reds in the whole of South Australia.
Here are four lovingly crafted wines from grapes harvested from both these regions…
’21 St Hugo Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon
RRP $46
This popular regional wine is bold and earthy with concentrated fruit and aromas that are clean and fresh on the nose. Ready to drink now. Pair with beef, lamb cutlets, pork, and venison.
’25 St Hugo Barossa grenache/shiraz/mataro
RRP $46
A classy trifecta with fresh and vibrant flavours combined with mineral undertones and light tannins that flow onto the palate. Although young, will cellar well. Serve with beef, lamb, and cold meats.
’22 St Hugo Barossa Coonawarra cabernet shiraz
RRP $46
This earthy blend is an approachable style of wine that is filled with concentrated fruity flavours with lots of intensity. Works well when served with duck, pasta, game, and meat casseroles.
’21 St Hugo Barossa shiraz
RRP $46
Fermented in French oak, this clean and powerful wine, with its fresh fruity flavours and freshness, will saturate the plate. The perfect summer wine for the barbecue, otherwise pair with roast beef, veal, and gourmet sausages.
