Heslop's Mr. Rascal 2024 Bush Botanicals
Vermouth or fortified white wine infused with native Australian herbs from Indigiearth.
Medium sweetness with aromas of lemon, thyme, anise and the Australian bush.
Serve chilled, drink as an aperitif or with cheese after a meal. Alternatively, mix with tonic or other cocktails.
Vermouth or fortified white wine infused with native Australian herbs from Indigiearth.
Medium sweetness with aromas of lemon, thyme, anise and the Australian bush.
Serve chilled, drink as an aperitif or with cheese after a meal. Alternatively, mix with tonic or other cocktails.
Vermouth or fortified white wine infused with native Australian herbs from Indigiearth.
Medium sweetness with aromas of lemon, thyme, anise and the Australian bush.
Serve chilled, drink as an aperitif or with cheese after a meal. Alternatively, mix with tonic or other cocktails.
Vintage Conditions
A mild winter led to an early budburst and a very early harvest – 2 weeks earlier than recent years and almost a month earlier than historically. Dry winter and spring conditions gave a moderate quantity of fruit. Mostly good weather at harvest resulted in wines with good balance and flavour.
Grapes: White Frontignac 44%, Sauvignon Blanc 21%, Vermentino 18%, Chardonnay 17%
Fermentation: Co-fermented
Botanicals: Native Australian herbs from Indigiearth, secret blend featuring Lemon Myrtle and Pepperberry Leaf
Production: 244 Dozen
Winemakers: Liam and Bob Heslop
Alcohol: 18.5% alc/vol
Cocktail ideas
Sprits: 3 parts Bush Botanicals & 1 part Tonic water
White Negroni : 1 part Gin & 1 part Bush Botanicals & 1 part Tonic water