Simon J Woolf – Wine Reviews Database

Month: December 2023

Nativo (The Hughes Family wines) – Blanco 2021

A multi vineyard blend, partially aged in old barrels. There are aromatic and herbal hints on the nose, with something that reminds me of pineapple weed. Loads of ripe fruit explodes on the palate, but there is more than enough Read more

Nativo (The Hughes Family wines) – Amarillo 2021

With a dark amber hue, but wonderful clarity, this skin fermented blend is inviting. The aromas have a fascinating duality about them – the base notes remind me of bananas and custard, with an expressive lactic quality, but the wine Read more

Nativo (The Hughes Family wines) – Flora 2017

Aged in used barrels where flor yeast developed, this Viognier, Chenin and Grenache Bland blend is bright and energetic with lifted notes of citrus oils and the flor quite evident with that very particular briney rasp. If you’ve ever tasted Read more