Wine Quiz – Hewitson Wine

How well do you know the Hewitson Wines ?

The world of wine is vibrant, constantly changing and ever so interesting. Everyday wine enthusiasts can learn & share their new experiences with good food & friends. So the following ‘Wine Quiz’ is a little bit of fun and learning for all - and for those a little more competitive a personal test of your wine knowledge.

● So you think you know Hewitson Wines?
● Or - You think you know the different wines crafted by Hewitson?

Take this short Hewitson Wine Quiz & find out.

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In which year did Dean Hewitson establish his winery in the heart of the Barossa Valley - Australia on the historic Seppeltsfield Road?

1988

1992

1994

1998

2 / 12

Dean Hewitson has access to some of the oldest vines in the world. With fruit being sourced from dry-grown, pre-Phylloxera vineyards in the Barossa Valley - plus 'single vineyards' in which other wine region?

Adelaide Hills

Eden Valley

McLaren Vale

All of the Above.

3 / 12

Dean Hewitson completed his winemaking degree at Australia’s world-famous Roseworthy Agricultural College in which year?

1983

1984

1985

1986

4 / 12

After graduating with his wine degree and before settling down in South Australia with his wife Louise and their 3 children - which of the following statements about Dean Hewitson is correct?

Dean visited / worked in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Beaujolais, Rhône + Provence.

Dean travelled to California to study at Davis University - completing his Masters in Winemaking.

Dean immersed himself in the wines of Santa Barbara, Napa, Sonoma, Monterey, Oregon + Washington State.

All of the Above.

5 / 12

Dean Hewitson has a wine called ‘Old Garden’ - crafted from only 8 rows of an ancient vineyard planted in 1853 by Friedrich Koch - what is the single grape used to make this wine?

Cinsault

Grenache

Mourvèdre

Shiraz

6 / 12

Dean Hewitson has a highly acclaimed wine called the ‘Mad Hatter Shiraz’ - soured from a single vineyard with vines which are now over 55 years old, typically aged for 18 months in French Oak barriques. But in what region in the fruit grown?

Barossa Valley

Clare Valley

Eden Valley

McLaren Vale

7 / 12

Dean crafts a classic Rhône style red blend - made with Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Cinsault + Carignan. With the fruit being sourced from century old vineyards to 140 year old vines and then aged for 12 months in seasoned French oak - what is the name of the wine?

Miss Harriet

Miss Harry

Miss Hatter

Miss Hewitson

8 / 12

Dean Hewitson has a well-renowned Barossa Shiraz named after his two sons Ned and Henry. But which of the following years was the first release of the label now known as ‘Ned & Henry’s’ Shiraz?

Ned + Henry’s Shiraz was first released in 2001.

Ned + Henry’s Shiraz was first released in 2002.

Ned + Henry’s Shiraz was first released in 2003.

Ned + Henry’s Shiraz was first released in 2004.

9 / 12

Dean Hewitson has a stunning small parcel wine called ‘BARREL 1853’ - which of the following statements about this sort after premium quality wine is correct?

An equal blend of the best barrel of ‘Monopole’ Shiraz + ‘Old Garden’ Mourvèdre.

Aged for 24 months in new - freshly seasoned French oak barriques.

Sourced exclusively from 1853 vine-age providence.

All of the Above.

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Dean Hewitson has a classic style Rosé in his range - crafted from Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Carignan & Grenache. Made in reference to where Dean & Louise lived and worked 20+ years ago - while beginning to raise their young family in Provence - France. What is the name of this Rosé?

Belle Villa Rosé

Belle Ville Rosé

Belle Vista Rosé

Belle Village Rosé

11 / 12

Which of the following Hewitson Shiraz wines is sourced from a single vineyard that is exclusively owned and controlled by Dean. And is planted with 'Sélection Clonale' vines from an ancient surviving Shiraz vine that was first planted in 1853?

Hewitson ‘Mad Hatter’ Shiraz

Hewitson ‘Falkenberg’ Shiraz

Hewitson ‘66 Seppeltsfield Road’ Shiraz

Hewitson ‘Monopole Mother Vine’ Shiraz

12 / 12

If you were looking to choose a bottle of the Hewitson ‘Ned & Henry's’ Shiraz and serve this at home or order it in a restaurant - which of the following dishes would be a good pairing?

BBQ’d beef kebabs - made with mushrooms, red or green peppers and served on a couscous salad.

Meat lovers pizza - made on a thin base with a lightly seasoned sauce, mushrooms and black olives.

Slow roasted eggplant and mushroom moussaka, with a golden brown potato crust-topping and wine sauce.

All of the Above.

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The average score is 54%