Jane scored this wine: 92/100

Ric Red is big, bold and saucy, a showcase for the Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro grapes that grow so well in the Barossa Valley, Australia. Ricciardo, famous Formula 1 racing driver, has collaborated with St. Hugo Wines with his signature passion and precision to produce this sexy, saucy wine. Lots going on in that glass; dark fruit and spicy aromas - think ripe dark berries, plums, licorice and white pepper, with a spicy palate that bursts with flavour and a long, spiced fruit finish. This will be a big hit this barbeque season! Tasted June, 2024

Jane scored this wine: 96/100

D3R was crafted in a collaboration between Formula 1 legend Daniel Ricciardo and St. Hugo’s chief winemaker, with the same passion and precision that Ricciardo channels into his racing. This is a big, bold, elegant Cab. It shows an opaque deep purple in the glass, with an aromatic nose of inviting ripe blackcurrant and vanilla notes. The luscious, velvety palate gives concentrated flavours of blackcurrant, dark cherry, mint, dark chocolate, cedar and vanilla. The tannins are still a bit chewy, but will soften with aging. There’s a long dark berry finish with a delicious final note of vanilla. Cabernet Sauvignon is the classic pairing with a rare grilled steak, but will also pair beautifully with rack of lamb. This wine can cellar until 2041. This memorable Cab was awarded a Double Gold Medal at the 2023 Global Fine Wine Challenge. Tasted June 8, 2024.

Jane scored this wine: 92/100

Fragrant Solicantus Blanc is made from a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle in an unoaked style that preserves the freshness and vibrancy of its floral and fruit notes. On the nose, you can immediately notice floral, citrus and orchard fruits. The palate is true to its name, with a symphony of flavours: peaches, apricots, pears, orange blossoms, green apples and citrus, with crisp acidity and minerality. The lingering finish gives hints of lychee and pineapple. It is light, but at the same time gives an impression of richness. You can cellar this wine for more than five years. An unforgettably beautiful wine that I highly recommend. Solicantus Blanc pairs well with many foods, such as Thai mango salad, yellow coconut curry, vegetable satay, butternut squash and porcini mushroom risotto or vegetarian pho. Tasted with the winemaker at Flavours of Bharat Culinary Festival, May 2024

Jane scored this wine: 91/100

This fragrant red wine was crafted from grapes grown on vines with an average age of 35 years. It is made with mainly Merlot (90%) with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The nose gives soft notes of ripe red and black fruit with subtle spice and cedar. The palate shows bright fruit flavours, spice, herbaceous hints and supple tannins with a very silky mouthfeel and a rich, lingering finish. This wine was sustainably produced, and the vineyard is also converting to official organic designation. You can cellar this wine for 10 to 20 years, with it peaking around 20 years. Solicantus Rouge pairs well with rack of lamb, roast pork or roast. Tasted with the winemaker at Flavours of Bharat Culinary Festival, May 2024

Jane scored this wine: 90/100

An extra dry, elegant wine with aromas and rich flavours of white flowers, pineapple, lime zest and the distinctive saline minerality that reflects its terroir. It was vinified in thermoregulated stainless steel vats, to optimize the delicate fruit and saline characteristics and to avoid oaky flavours. Taught acidity makes this an excellent pairing for garlic shrimp, other shellfish, fish in rich sauces, or a Tomato and Goat Cheese tart. Tasted April 2024