Hewitson Old Garden Mourvèdre 2022 by Hewitson from the Barossa Valley is a powerful yet beautifully composed red built off some of the oldest Mourvèdre vines on the planet – a seriously characterful wine that balances history, intensity and freshness in one glass. It’s very much for drinkers who like depth and savoury complexity alongside ripe fruit.

In the glass you’re looking at deep, dark colour and aromatics in the zone of blackberry, plum, dark cherry and blueberry, layered with earth, dried herb, spice, a touch of leather and a gentle gamey note. The palate is typically full‑bodied but poised, with concentrated dark fruits, firm yet fine tannins and bright acidity, finishing long, dry and savoury rather than sweet or jammy, as you’d expect from old‑vine Mourvèdre.

Hewitson Old Garden Mourvèdre 2022 is tailor‑made for roast lamb, game dishes, slow‑cooked beef and rich, herby Mediterranean plates, and it will cellar comfortably for a decade or more if you enjoy extra leather, spice and earthy development over time.