Born on 19 September 1895 in the Barossa Valley, Hugo Gramp lived and worked his entire life in this world-renowned wine region.

This is massive, the oak a central part of the experience right now. However, at the time of tasting, this wine still has a year and a bit to go before release. The time will be crucial for the ample black and red fruit to soak up that oak, step up on its shoulders and ride the chariot with muscle and power. Concentrated and focused; this will be great in time. The release date (Feb 23) well judged. Drink to: 2043; Alcohol: 14%; Rating: 96 Points & Special Value Star; James Halliday Wine Companion

The punchy, dense style of the 2019 St Hugo is tightly wound, but its trajectory is clear. Muscular and powerful blackberry, blackcurrant, crushed gravel and dried herb aromas are tightly wrapped in a blanket of well-chosen oak. Mouthfilling flavours follow, with chew tannins and fresh acidity to drive a long, strong finish. Killer length tops off a very serious wine. Rating: 96 Points; Vinous

An absolutely classic St Hugo and classic Coonawarra. Deep crimson and then showing a delicious mix of power and subtlety that is perfectly pitched. Superbly vibrant fruit follows on the palate with quite powerful upfront impact before settling into juicy dark, mid-weight fruits underpinned by firm but fine tannins that are balanced and support a long sinewy finish. Drink to: 2027 - 2040; Rating: 96 Points; Angus Hughson