10 January 2015

Hugh Hamilton 2012 The Mongrel Sangiovese


Variety: Sangiovese (given the name and description on the bottle, also Merlot and Tempranillo in small amounts)
Region/G.I.: Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
Vintage: 2012
Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 13.5%
Colour: Brickish purple
Bouquet: Fruity regular cherry, dried herbs (like rosemary) and stalks
Flavour: Smokey flavours, charred meat with secondary fruit flavours of soury cherry. Brambly flavours there as well. Excellent acidity although not lengthy.
Points: 86 (4+7+12+6+7+50)
Notes: I've enjoyed wine from this producer previously and increasingly a fan of the McLaren Vale region. $14~250Kc through a wine club.

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