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91 points Halliday 2019 Companion. Made from vineyards in the lower Yarra, this wine has fine honeydew melon and cashew aromas with subtle oak. The palate is medium bodied, finishing with good length and crisp acidity. While typically demure now, the wine will fill out and gain complexity until at least 2020.

James Halliday GOLD MEDAL wine Huon Hooke - Silver Ribbon; Huon Hooke - Top Value

Full-bodied. Rich, ripe red and dark plums. A touch of chocolate. Plenty of soft tannins.

New in store and a fine progression from the popular 2016 vintage. The tradition of the dry-grown Neil Grace Watervale vineyard with the finesse of the BackVintage winemaking team continues!  

Medium bodied and stylish, yet with good depth of dark berry flavour. Fine tannins, finishing with good length.

This is a well-balanced, ‘modern’ style of Chardonnay, with fresh flavours and understated oak. It will develop further flavour and complexity through at least 2020.

The palate is light-bodied and lively, finishing with fresh acidity. Try it with seafood, salads or just by itself.

This is an unmistakable dense, ripe dark chocolate mocca Barossa Shiraz. Ready for immediate drinking, this wine will cellar for though to 2024 and beyond. Try it with generously flavoured red meats and char grilled vegetables.

We've taken the plunge - no more corks on our entire BackVintage range. The Chardonnay and Pinot noir parcels selected for this wine are from vineyards in Victoria’s rugged high country in the King Valley. The combination of high altitude and cool climate results in slow, even ripening of the grapes; ideal conditions for producing sparkling wines with fine ..

The palate is zesty and textural with a refreshing citrus and grapefruit acid drive. Wild yeast fermentation adds an extra layer of complexity and palate weight without detracting from the freshness of the fruit flavours.

The palate has mid palate generosity and flesh to support exotic floral notes, finishing with fine, balanced tannins. This style of Shiraz is perfectly suited to poultry, subtle meats or vegetarian dishes.

James Halliday SILVER MEDAL 92 point wine Huon Hooke - Silver Ribbon; Huon Hooke - Top Value

This is an excellent follow-up to our 2016 vintage. The tannins have softened nicely since bottling last December. The wine is now ready and will gain cedary complexity past 2026. Enjoy it with flavoursome red meat dishes or char-grilled vegetables.

Wine in stock for release - tasting notes on their way