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The first traces of the Hugel family in Alsace can be traced back to the XVth century. Some two centuries later, Hans Ulrich Hugel settled in Riquewihr, which had been devastated by the terrible Thirty Years War. In 1639 he was made a freeman of the city and soon took charge of the very powerful Corporation of Winegrowers. In 1672 his son built a fine house in the Rue des Cordiers, and over the doorway was carved the family crest which was the origin of the company’s logo still used today.

For John Hughes, the attraction to Riesling is all encompassing. Growing up on a small vineyard in the Clare Valley, and going on to work with some of the brightest Riesling makers in the country before launching his own venture, John is never far away from his beloved grape. John makes classic Australian styles from carefully selected vineyards with an emphasis on purity and site reflection, as well as German-inspired expressions that balance acidity and sugar with singular precision.

Only our second Chardonnay from a carefully fostered single block of Eden Valley fruit of impeccable pedigree. Bright golden yellow, with white peach, apple Danish and cinnamon on the nose that follows through on the palate. A full-bodied wine with a silky creamy texture and an elegant lingering finish. An assured Chardonnay that can stand alone and solve the problems of the world. Drink now or cellar with confidence, for there is a long road ahead.

GI: southwestern Eden Valley. Bright straw with green grey edges. Elegantly expressed, the inviting bouquet shows rockmelon and mandarins with Jasmine and fresh pear. A juicy palate, finely textured with citrus and pome fruits. Beautifully rounded, offering flowing mouthfeel and bright fruit flavours. Serve chilled to enjoy its refreshment. An adaptable wine that is suited as an aperitif, with roast chicken and right through to desserts of apple pie like Mum Margret's. "Pristine and elegantly lifted." 93pts, Sam Kim Wine Orbit "Margret was my mother and this wine with its nashi pear, hints of stone fruits and zesty green apple is made in memory of my mum's home-made baked apple pie on a Sunday afternoon." Simon Sorby Adams, winemaker Our Sorby Adams wine label honours John Couch Adams, an ancestor of Simon Sorby Adams, who mathematically proved Neptune's existence.

These low-yielding, 30plus year-old Riesling vines are planted on the lean, rocky yellow podzolic soils and the cool climate perfectly accentuates the classic Riesling typicity.<br>Pale straw with a lime green tinge. Lifted lemon, grapefruit and lime citrus on the nose. finely textured palate that is brilliantly focused and linear. Pristine citrus fruits balanced by classic, regional Eden Valley bright acidity, leading to a superbly long mouth-watering dry finish. Wonderfully poised for a graceful development.<br>"...an energetic, precise, lip-smacking finish."<br>93pts, Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion. Rating Badge: Special Value.<br>Jellicoe sits high up in the Eden Valley at around 475-meters above sea level. This vineyard is known for its low-yielding, old vines and the classic characteristics they impart to the Riesling wine.<br>The Sorby Adams wine label honours John Couch Adams, an ancestor of Simon Sorby Adams, who mathematically proved Neptune's existence.