Established in 1982, Scotchmans Hill is located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. A producer of premium cool maritime climate wines, Scotchmans Hill has been a leading local winery for over thirty years and is rated among James Halliday’s Top 100 Australian Wineries.

Trophy for Best Shiraz - Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2022
Trophy for Best Victorian Shiraz - Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2022
Trophy for Best Wine - Ballarat Wine Show 2022
Trophy for Best Red - Ballarat Wine Show 2022
Trophy for Best Shiraz - Ballarat Wine Show 2022
Top Gold & 96 Points - Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2022
Top Gold & 96 Points - Ballarat Wine Show 2022

Whole bunches (15%), matured in new (30%) to four-year-old French barriques for 16 months. An excellent and bright crimson-purple hue immediately brings to attention just how vibrant this wine is. Ripe red fruits, cocoa nibs, white pepper and a hint of violets in the bouquet, while the medium-bodied palate exudes charm. It's well weighted and structured, too, with very fine and persistent tannins rounding out a wine that can be enjoyed in its youth but is assured to age well also. Drink to: 2031; Price: $45.00; Date Tasted: January 2023; Alcohol: 14%; Rating: 96 Points & Special Value Star; Philip Rich; James Halliday Wine Companion