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NOTES
David Hohnen is well-known in the wine industry for his development of both the Cape Mentelle and Cloudy Bay brands, and has forged a formidable reputation as a pioneer and innovator. His latest wine venture is in partnership with his brother-in-law Murray McHenry, his daughter Freya and her partner, winemaker Ryan Walsh. They have planted a wide range of alternative varieties from southern France and Spain which are proving to be well suited to the area. In 2007, David Hohnen received the inaugural Len Evans award for Leadership.
TASTING NOTES
The Tempranillo is grown at McLeod Creek on Sebbes Road and the Petit Verdot and cabernet sauvignon are from Rocky Road. Both these vineyards are located in the southern half of the Margaret River wine region.
Here, the cold Southern Ocean plays an important role for ripening in the cooler part of autumn. At both sites the soils are granite derived gravels of medium to low fertility. All vines are grown on a single bi-lateral cordon with a vertically trained canopy.
Slithering across the nose, this wine has aromas of black olive combined with seasoned prosciutto and an infusion of sarsaparilla. A silky-skinned little wine, the palate is redolent of black brambles and a note of sweet soy. Broody tannins upfront develop into something more supple yet persistent and intriguing in length.
REVIEWS
Aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, raspberry, blood, violets, earth, mint and cedar oak. It is all happening here. On the palate medium bodied with red fruit, violet, mint and earthy flavours. Lovely dry fine firm tannins and fresh crisp acidity. Finishes with crunchy red fruit and dried herb flavours. This really builds up with some time in the glass so decant if drinking now. Intriguing and highly interesting. Rated: 91 Points, www.winorama.com.au
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