McLaren Vale

Rich, blackcurranty aromas are lifted from the glass by an almost zesty vibrance, this is quite primary in its nature and full of juicy promise. Thick, generous and powerful on the attack it really coats the mouth with a ball of spicy dark fruits. Whilst not shying away from upfront pleasure there is also some savoury meaty notes to hold the interest in the length and the palate is left tingling with well-judged dark berry fruits. Ripe, but not overtly so – a good wine to match with some big chunks of steak from the barbeque.
Peter Newton, Private Account Manager

An abundance of ripe blackberry and wild raspberry aromas are expressed alongside delicate hints of sweet spice. The palate has plenty to offer, exuding glossy fruit, velvety tannins, and a lovely freshness from a complementing acidity. Soft red and black fruits are vying for attention, a little complexity here with savoury characteristics of mushroom and dark chocolate notes rising from underneath. Very well made, and a cracking quaffer that delivers for the price.
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager

Mt Hilary is collaboration between Gemtree Winery and Teresa Nobilo-Healy, granddaughter of pioneering winemaker Nikola Nobilo OBE. A distinguished and quality – focussed estate, Gemtree was established in 1998 in the South Australian region of McLaren Vale but the fruit for Mt Hillary is sourced from the cooler climate Clare Valley. The expert team of Mike Brown, head winemaker, and wife Melissa, the estate’s viticulturist, have been producing biodynamically farmed premium Shiraz since 2008, with minimal intervention and allowing the wines to express their natural origins.

The vision of Mt Hilary is for the production of hand crafted wines from premium parcels that are a true and honest reflection of pure regional, varietal and winemaker expression. Their reputation is steadily growing, with recognition from James Haliday

The 2002 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon possesses a sweet perfume of roasted herbs, black currants, blackberries, lead pencil shavings, and background oak. Full-bodied and structured, it is just a notch below the quality of the 2003. Drink it over the next 12+ years.
Robert M. Parker, Jr. - Wine Advocate - eRobertParker.com - Oct 2005

Rich and yet focused, these Single vineyard offerings brim with blackberry and blueberry fruit. The palate is unctuous but not overwhelming and the background hints at a more savoury, old world sensibility.  A lovely persistence on the finish.
Stuart Rae - Private Account Manager