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Richard Hamilton, Colton’s, GSM, 2021, McLaren Vale, South Australia
Producer Profile
Richard Hamilton Wines are reflective of the distinctive McLaren Vale region with its Mediterranean climate producing great value, fruit driven wines. The Hamilton family have been involved in winemaking and grape growing for five generations. Dr Richard Hamilton now continues his family’s long tradition of involvement in the wine industry.
Richard Hamilton are great value wines from vineyards which consistently produce wines of award-winning quality.
Viticulture
2021 was an excellent vintage in McLaren Vale. Early spring rainfall provided the moisture necessary for new vine growth. A very dry November was ideal for flowering which occurred quickly and provided good fruit set. Mild conditions in December and January with replenishing rainfall in late January and early February was followed by a late summer free from high temperatures. The scene was set for later that normal veraison and slower ripening. Chardonnay ripened in mid February and the reds in March and April, making it a later vintage than average. Wine quality is outstanding.
Winemaking
We strive for a wine that displays the elegance, length and fruit sweetness from Grenache, while the Shiraz provides fine tannin structure and Mourvèdre contributes to the texture. All components were pressed before reaching sugar dryness on skins to retain long but elegant tannins.
Over the years, we have found that our Grenache style wines are more complemented through maturation in used rather than new oak. The components were matured separately.
Tasting Note
The 2021 Colton’s GSM has mouth filling texture provided by Grenache which is rounded out by the structure and density characteristic of Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Subtle use of oak allows the fruit to shine through to reveal attractive hints of boiled fruit cake with cinnamon and cloves. A beautifully round palate with silky tannins, this wine has lovely persistence and length.
Goes well with
Enjoy this wine with pasta, paella, or rich gamey meals – or enjoy it on its own.
Cellaring
Beautiful and subtle when young – complex with cigar and cedar after a few years. 6-8 years.
Features
Varieties: Grenache 53%, Shiraz 35%, Mourvedre 12%
Colour: Red
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Style: Still Wine
Case Size: 12 x 75cl
Country: Australia
Region: McLaren Vale
Vintage: 2021
