Producer >
Owned by second generation McLaren Grape growers, Richard and Malcolm Leask Hither & Yon is 100% from the estate vineyards and whilst producing established varieties (Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon & Grenache) also have a strong focus on alternative, Mediterranean varieties, of Tempranillo, Touriga, Aglianico, Malbec, Carignan & were awarded the trophy for best wine at show in 2018 for their 2017 Nero D’Avola. Hither & Yon have recently been certified Carbon Neutral (the first winery in South Australia and only 3rd in Australia) and
certifiedSustainable. H&Y love making better wines with a lighter
footprint, caring for the environment and community.
Viticulture >
Might as well say it straight up, 2021 was a sublime vintage in
McLaren Vale, surely one of the best in a long time. Nature
delivers good and bad, handing out vintage conditions without
fear or favour and we make the most of what is delivered. It is
just to cherish a vintage such as this, a reward for our farming
endeavours we feel. A wet start to Spring, the wettest since
2010, combined with warmer than average temperatures,
improved conditions for vine growth and health, and pushed
flowering through nicely. A mild start to Summer, with only
a short heatwave in January, helped keep vines hydrated
and berries full. Veraison was later than average, which
contributed to a long ripening period. March and April were
mild and dry, which slowed down harvest and allowed for full
flavour development with excellent natural balance. It was a
year for patience in picking and we had time and nice space in
the winery.
Winemaking >
This was a really fun wine to make for us, using a field blend
approach. Both blocks were hand-picked together on the
same day, April 1. Delivered to the winery where it was then
gently de-stemmed and crushed into 4 tonne stainless open
top fermenters, we aimed for 75% whole berries. A cold soak
took place for 2 days, then fermentation was for 8 days,
with a pump over taking place 2 times per day, 2 days post
maceration, then lightly pressed to tank where the free run
juice and pressings were combined. Once the wine was dry,
100% was sent to 3-4 year old French oak 400L puncheons,
and 50% was kept in stainless, for a total of 6 months only,
the process aimed to retain vineyard and fruit freshness. A
light screen filtration, then bottling; completing the process
on November 5, 2021 and sealed under Stelvin screw cap,
also in Neutrocork premium. Vegan friendly wine.
Grenache, Touriga Nacional
14.5%
Australia
McLaren Vale
12
Screw Cap
Drink now but can keep until 2025
Hither & Yon
Yes
Biodynamic
Vegan
Vegetarian 
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