Hewitson UNGRAFTED Grenache 2023 by Hewitson from the Barossa Valley is a seriously classy old‑vine Grenache – sourced from century‑old, dry‑grown, ungrafted vines – that delivers depth and concentration without ever feeling heavy. It pours pale to dark ruby depending on critic, but everyone agrees it’s a celebration of rare, own‑rooted Grenache: intense, perfumed and beautifully structured.

Expect aromas of black cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, juniper, rosemary, liquorice, clove, chocolate, coffee grounds and cured meat, with rose petal, citrus blossom, gingerbread spice and fresh earth in support. The palate is medium‑bodied yet deeply concentrated – jubey raspberry, plum and cherry cola spice with florals and herbal notes – carried by fine, sandy tannins and bright acidity, closing with sinewy, clean, astringent dryness that makes Hewitson UNGRAFTED Grenache 2023 both captivating and seriously age‑worthy.

This is superb with slow‑roast porchetta, charcuterie, roast duck, lamb shoulder, richly herbed veg dishes or even pizza when you want something a bit special. Drink now for its perfumed, jubey fruit, or cellar comfortably into the 2030s to let those cured‑meat, spice and earthy notes really unfurl – critics are lining up in the mid‑90s for good reason.