Rich, fresh flavour expresses the intensity of the 2013 vintage in the Barossa. Elegant fine tannins are felt across the palate and the subtle oak influence yields cedar and soft charry notes on the finish. This wine is beautifully balanced, with excellent structure and length typifying the St Hugo Heritage of power and elegance.

Very pale straw-yellow colour with green hue, pale on rim. This has a full, voluminous, but firm and powerfully intense nose of ripe pears, subtly spiced and with yellow stonefruit nuances. Dry to taste, this has stylish, near-ethereal flavours of white stonefruits and ripe pears, harmoniously melded with soft, unctuous textures on the palate. Soft acidity and balanced alcohol are integrated and the wine is very accessible. This has fruit weight and depth that builds, and contributes to great mouthfeel and presence. The wine has a long and sustained finish with soft, rich and honeyed pear flavours.

ColorRuby red color with garnet reflections. NoseThe nose is intense and complex, with dark notes of black cherry, plum, cocoa, tobacco, Indian ink and spices. FlavorThe sip is very nice structured with an excellent balance between fruit, tannin, and acidity. Long pleasant finish of fruit and spices.

This Merlot displays juicy plum and earthy overtones. Lengthy fruit on the palate is accompanied by a fine grain tannin finish. The vintage period was long and slow, resulting in the grapes being picked in a ripe condition with good levels of natural acidity. A perfect winter warming wine.