McHenry Hohnen
- Region
- Margaret River
- Grape variety
- Zinfandel
Tasting note
Dried and crushed blackcurrants over brandied fruitcake make this sarsaparilla blend a spicy but sweet combination. Fleshy tannins are found upfront in a mouthful of tangy raspberry bon bon and grape pastille. The palate lingers with flavours of dried fruit panforte. A mid weight deep red wine; alluring with its intensity and sensory pleasure.
Awards and Accolades
What we've been drinking - 1st - 8th May 2009, Tina Gellie Decanter Magazine
"Zinfandel is a variety normally associated with California in the form of 16%+ jammy, alcoholic monsters, so I was dubious when offered this by winemaker David Hohnen during a recent trip to London. I shouldn't have been worried though: Hohnen, who before starting this winery with his daughter Freya and brother-in-law Murray McHenry, founded and nurtured Margaret River's Cape Mentelle and Marlborough's icon Cloudy Bay, is a man that knows wine. At a tame – almost elegant – 14.5%abv, this is all pure, primary, crushed raspberry fruit. Very lush and ripe, with enough acidity to balance and sweet teasing spices. This vintage is due to the market in August, and puts many a Californian Zin to shame. Enjoy with venison or game birds."
