Richard Hamilton Centurion McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

“Richard Hamilton has outstanding estate vineyards, some of great age, all fully mature. An experienced and skilled winemaking team has allowed the full potential of those vineyards to be realised....” (Halliday). And none more so than the mighty “Centurion” from a vineyard planted in 1892, behind the famed Old Hut Block. These vines, among Australia’s oldest, are anchored to some of the region’s best soils by their original rootstocks. Just 12 rows of selected vines provide fruit for this lavish “vinous treasure”, which at a normal price of $75, Halliday still rates Great Value and 96pts.
“The 126yo vines produce grapes of very high quality, fermentation in oak vats giving the grapes their due respect (followed by maturation in vats or hogsheads).It has finesse, length and balance, and will live for decades. 96pts. Great Value.” (Halliday).