2017 H&L Cabernet Sauvignon Has heart and power… Best drinking now in a big glass, sloshed around.

2017 H&L Cabernet Sauvignon Dark crimson to the eye. The nose is aromatic with berries, mocha, and a savoury edge. In the mouth the wine is rich and robust. It displays loads of dark berry fruit wit... read moreDark crimson to the eye. The nose is aromatic with berries, mocha, and a savoury edge. In the mouth the wine is rich and robust. It displays loads of dark berry fruit with notes of oaky vanilla and even dark chocolate. Smooth tannic astringency is nicely integrated and leads to a moreish and lengthy finish. One to try with hearty main courses.92/100 Points from Martin Field read less

2019 H&L Fiano The palate has a vibrant, driving backbone of citrus inspired acidity with some spiced pear and lemon fruit tending to lime on the mid palate. The wine finishes with oran... read moreThe palate has a vibrant, driving backbone of citrus inspired acidity with some spiced pear and lemon fruit tending to lime on the mid palate. The wine finishes with orange peel influence and good length. read less

2017 H&L Tempranillo From Spain's most-plant-ed grape, the Hastwell and Lightfoot McLaren Vale Tempranillo (tem-pra-nee- yo) has 14% alcohol and bright garnet hues, ju-jube scents and brisk b... read moreFrom Spain's most-plant-ed grape, the Hastwell and Lightfoot McLaren Vale Tempranillo (tem-pra-nee- yo) has 14% alcohol and bright garnet hues, ju-jube scents and brisk blackberry front-palate flavour. The middle palate shows Maraschino cherry, capers, black olive and savoury oak and the finish ferric tannins. read less

2017 H&L Cabernet Sauvignon There is plenty to like when tasting it too. The flavours just flood every crevice of your mouth. Rich, dense and concentrated dark fruit flavours are complimented perfec... read moreThere is plenty to like when tasting it too. The flavours just flood every crevice of your mouth. Rich, dense and concentrated dark fruit flavours are complimented perfectly with a dash of spice… read less

2019 H&L Fiano Light, bright straw gold in the glass. Hints of sweet nectarine stone fruit and hazelnut with an almond croissant richer doughy nutty character, counterpointed by grapefr... read moreLight, bright straw gold in the glass. Hints of sweet nectarine stone fruit and hazelnut with an almond croissant richer doughy nutty character, counterpointed by grapefruit skin. The palate belies the nose: textural and puckering, offering austerity of grapefruit citrus with an intense tight, drawn conclusion. Crying out for food pairing: fleshy white fish is a no-brainer. read less

2019 H&L Fiano This is a lovely, lovely wine from start to finish. A beautiful, intense fruit driven nose, almost fruit salad like with just a hint of sweetness. When I tasted it, that ... read moreThis is a lovely, lovely wine from start to finish. A beautiful, intense fruit driven nose, almost fruit salad like with just a hint of sweetness. When I tasted it, that intensity was ever-present. It’s lively and fresh on the palate where there’s stone fruits. read less

2019 H&L Fiano I’m with the people at Hastwell & Lightfoot in saying that McLaren Vale has largely been wasting its time chasing varieties such as chardonnay which quickly over-ripe... read moreI’m with the people at Hastwell & Lightfoot in saying that McLaren Vale has largely been wasting its time chasing varieties such as chardonnay which quickly over-ripen in its heat. This is a dry white that has retained its natural acidity and texture and suits a range of lighter dishes. “It’s a taut wine made to get the taste buds working,” says the media release. I whole heartedly agree. read less

2019 H&L Fiano A textural and teasing back palate of juicy savouriness leads to a slippery [12.5% Alc] moreish long finish.As with most Italian varieties, this Hastwell & Lightfoo... read moreA textural and teasing back palate of juicy savouriness leads to a slippery [12.5% Alc] moreish long finish.As with most Italian varieties, this Hastwell & Lightfoot 2019 Fiano is an ideal food wine [Think grilled barramundi & unencumbered grilled chicken salads].I enjoyed mine both as an aperitif and with a umami-influenced mixed mushrooms stir fry. read less

2019 H&L Fiano There's some swagger about the way it carries itself, that's for sure. But there's a texture about it that runs deep. Stonefruit, quince and whispers of honey tones.

2017 H&L Tempranillo Beefy Tempranillo with black cherry, iodine, redcurrant and seaweed flavours charging through the palate. A good clip of tannin and a good body of fruit. Both distinctive... read moreBeefy Tempranillo with black cherry, iodine, redcurrant and seaweed flavours charging through the palate. A good clip of tannin and a good body of fruit. Both distinctive and satisfying. read less

2017 H&L Montepulciano "Wines made for eating", nice tagline from the Hastwell and Lightfoot crew - a brand name I feel I've known for an age. Initially deep and dark, before the onset of light... read more"Wines made for eating", nice tagline from the Hastwell and Lightfoot crew - a brand name I feel I've known for an age. Initially deep and dark, before the onset of lighter and brighter fruit sitting at its core. It's boysenberry, perhaps a suggestion of raspberry in the frame too. I'd paired this with some kebabs that we'd liberally introduced to some oregano, so that herbal - and Mediterranean - association ran long. The tannin feels a little gruff, almost ferrous; the wine itself carrying an air, a lightness as it springs across the palate. read less

2016 Sands of Time Shiraz 4.5 out of 5 Stars…deep purple hues and mocha coffee aromas. The front palate shows ripe juicy plum flavour, the middle palate dried cranberry, licorice, peppermint choco... read more4.5 out of 5 Stars…deep purple hues and mocha coffee aromas. The front palate shows ripe juicy plum flavour, the middle palate dried cranberry, licorice, peppermint chocolate and savoury oak and the finish chalky tannins. read less