2017 Syrahmi Hugo Shiraz

Certified Organic with 40% whole bunch fruit and ageing taking place in a 2800 litre French oak foudre for 20 months. Totally opaque dark red black colour with a very dark red hue. Alluring scents of spicy dark plum infused with clove and violet drift out of the glass with some red liquorice, earth, dried meat and peppered herb notes lending further complexity. Mid weighted with a plush, refined feel the deliciously savoury palate is well endowed with spicy red to dark plum and liquorice fruits which are interwoven with clove, earth, vanillin cedar and peppered meat characters. Delivers excellent concentration and power without being heavy. Nicely integrated natural acidity with sturdy yet polished tannins firming up what is a complex and classy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years
Alc. 13.8%

Other Reviews....
Named for Adam and Pip Foster’s loveable wee tacker, Hugo. Foster has a distinct take on Heathcote wines, which feels good. This from a certified organic site.
Red fruited, a lift of violet floral character, pot pourri and rose hip tea in the perfume. The palate is red fruited too, a good drawl of that grippy, rosy tea character here too and a cherry juice-meets-cranberry drink powdery tang to finish. All the while, a bergamot and anise note rolls through and the sheath of feathery yet firm tannin guides beautifully. A refreshing feel too. Cracking wine here. Finesse and vitality in spades. Drink 2022 - 2030+
94 Points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front (July 2022)