Hugh Hamilton ‘The Oddball’ Saperavi 2022 (6 Bottles) McLaren Vale

by Hugh Hamilton Wines

$469.00 GST Included

AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED

The genesis of Saperavi came about from my connection with Georgian winemaker Lado Uzunashvili, a new immigrant to Australia. He waxed lyrical of his country’s great red grape, and despite its absolute rarity in Australia, I decided to ‘give it a go’.

I was captivated by his story about the Georgian wine history and this amazing grape. The text book would no doubt say “don’t do it”. However, I’m listening to the grapes. 13 vintages of Saperavi tells me year after year that this grape variety loves
the terroir of McLaren Vale.

I love seeing the younger planting of Saperavi from Blewitt Springs sneak its way into the Oddball. The familiar elegant perfume of the Black Sheep Block works exceptionally well with the rich middle palate and firm tannins of the Church Block creating further layers of flavours.

Coal smoke and molasses coil up and out of the glass carrying an earthy fruit. Dense, yes, but far from frugal, there’s hibiscus, raspberry tisane, clove, cumin, and black olives. Emanations of flavour unroll like a magic carpet. A tickle of pink lady and muscat, backed by baking spices, pomegranate, and beets. A jumble of chunky tannins still jostle the palate, needing time to settle in. Black tea texture. Charred steak. Flint.

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About Hugh Hamilton Wines

Hugh Hamilton Wines exists to create exceptional wines, topics of conversation & new experiences. If you’re ready to learn something new, taste something unique and be wowed with service, you’ve arrived at the right place.

Hugh Hamilton and his daughter Mary Hamilton are the 5th and 6th generation of the Australian Hamilton wine dynasty that stretches back over 180 years. In 1837 Hugh’s great great grandfather Richard emigrated to the new colony of South Australia and planted Australia’s first wine grapes.

As with all families one is a Black Sheep and Hugh is it. Hugh Hamilton wines are far from ordinary. Hugh has a clear vision about the way he sees wines and he produces accordingly. Hugh’s legacy continues as Mary is now the CEO of the family winery and brings insight, energy and enormous talent to this exciting winery.

Every element of this winery, from our Cellar Door experiences and our friendly and passionate staff to our exciting Wine Club, the Black Sheep Club, and our premium range of eclectic wines is designed by the family themselves to be of an outstanding quality.

Hugh Hamilton Wines

Hugh Hamilton Wines exists to create exceptional wines, topics of conversation & new experiences. If you’re ready to learn something new, taste something unique and be wowed with service, you’ve arrived at the right place.

Hugh Hamilton and his daughter Mary Hamilton are the 5th and 6th generation of the Australian Hamilton wine dynasty that stretches back over 180 years. In 1837 Hugh’s great great grandfather Richard emigrated to the new colony of South Australia and planted Australia’s first wine grapes.

As with all families one is a Black Sheep and Hugh is it. Hugh Hamilton wines are far from ordinary. Hugh has a clear vision about the way he sees wines and he produces accordingly. Hugh’s legacy continues as Mary is now the CEO of the family winery and brings insight, energy and enormous talent to this exciting winery.

Every element of this winery, from our Cellar Door experiences and our friendly and passionate staff to our exciting Wine Club, the Black Sheep Club, and our premium range of eclectic wines is designed by the family themselves to be of an outstanding quality.

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