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Hugh Hamilton 2006 Jekyll & Hyde Shiraz-Viognier (McLaren Vale)

Price $60

The considerable (7%) Viognier content has imparted an attractively lush, fatty texture to this wine. Slightly meaty, peppery scents accent the raspberry and boysenberry fruit, while touches of vanilla, chocolate and coffee linger elegantly on the finish. For early consumption. Multiple U.S. importers. — J.C. (8/1/2009)

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Hugh Hamilton 2007 Jekyll & Hyde Shiraz-Viognier (McLaren Vale)

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Price $48

Hugh Hamilton’s top-of-the-line wine is the Jekyll & Hyde Shiraz-Viognier. In 2007, it’s a full-bodied, richly textured wine filled with raspberry, cherry and chocolate aromas and flavors. Based on its somewhat chewy finish, it should last and evolve through at least 2020. — J.C. (3/1/2010)

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Hugh Hamilton 2008 Jekyll & Hyde Shiraz-Viognier (McLaren Vale)

Price $48

Give this a year or two to settle down. Right now, it’s dense, tarry and near-impenetrable on the nose, with flavors that suggest chocolate and plum pudding alongside some savory elements. The dry dusting of tannins is mouthcoating; drink 2013–2020. — J.C. (2/1/2012)

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Hugh Hamilton 2005 Jekyll & Hyde Shiraz-Viognier (McLaren Vale)

Price $45

The Viognier component adds a wonderfully creamy, fat texture to this wine, but doesn’t impose on the Shiraz aromatics of blueberries and blackberries. It’s lush and fruit-filled, finishing with a touch of licorice. Drink now–2015. Multiple U.S. Importers. — J.C. (12/1/2007)

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Hugh Hamilton 2007 The Rascal Shiraz (McLaren Vale)

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Price $20

Full bodied, creamy in texture and densely concentrated, this is a chunky, Shiraz imbued with ample flavor intensity. Jammy, lifted cherry fruit easily carries accents of espresso and chocolate all the way through the finish. The price is right for a wine of this quality. — J.C. (3/1/2010)

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Hugh Hamilton 2005 The Villain Cabernet Sauvignon (McLaren Vale)

Price $24

Cassis and chocolate notes dominate, but there’s enough minty, eucalypt character to impart complexity, all framed by some firm, dusty tannins. Finishes long and mouthwatering; drink now–2015. Multiple U.S. importers. — J.C. (12/1/2007)

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Hugh Hamilton 2006 The Villain Cabernet Sauvignon (McLaren Vale)

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Price $25

Built for near-term consumption with gentle tannins and moderate acidity, this Cabernet offers red fruit flavors reminscent of raspberry or red currant, then adds hints of chocolate or carob, cinnamon and tobacco. It's nicely balanced and complex enough to provide plenty of pleasure. — J.C. (11/1/2008)

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Hugh Hamilton 2007 The Villain Cabernet Sauvignon (McLaren Vale)

Price $20

There’s definitely some horsey notes on the nose, but the decadent palate, with its intoxicating blend of raspberry, loganberry and cranberry, all couched in a sophisticated vanilla and coffee framework, takes the day. Medium-to-long finish shows grippy tannins. Drink now or cellar several years. — W.E. (6/1/2010)

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Jekyll & Hyde Jim Jim Jim Jim The Down-Underdog Unoaked Jim Jim Unoaked The Loose Cannon The Madam Sparkling The Mongrel The Rascal The Ratbag The Scallywag Unwooded The Villain

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Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Merlot Sangiovese Saperavi Shiraz Shiraz-Viognier Tempranillo Verdelho Viognier

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