The wettest winter for some time followed by a dry, warm spring and summer with sunny days and cool evenings, leading to good ripeness and acid retention. Perfumed eucalyptus, dried roses, violets, gunpowder green tea and bitter chocolate, which follow through on the palate. Juicily persistent, with well-defined fresh blackcurrant and berry fruit, and powdery, dusty tannins. Long and precise finish, with a bloody ironstone tang. Drinking Window: 2020 - 2030
Tasted by: Sarah Ahmed (at Asia House, London, 05 Mar 2020)
Part of McHenry Hohnen: 19 wines from Hazel's Vineyard

The 2014 Rolling Stone comprises Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. On the nose, this is minty and ripe, with plum jam and boysenberry, tobacco and raspberry pip, brine and resin. In the mouth, the wine is muscular and full, with loads of tannin and dark fruit. A big wine in every way. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.