McHenry Hohnen 3 Amigos White 2006 Sunday, Jun 29 2008
Tasting Notes and Australia and Margaret River and White and other whites
It’s a blend of Marsanne, Chardonnay and Rousanne and I think the Burgundy piggy in the middle really adds something to the blend - it gives that bit of shape and freshness that its Rhone pals sometimes lack when left on their own.
Apple cider, stonefruit, pear, a drizzle of honey and more savoury lees characters are the main flavours on a palate that’s weighty, dry, flintily textured and highly satisfying to drink. There’s fresh clean acidity, excellent shape and balance and a degree of interest that’s so often lacking around this price point. It’s a very good wine I think.
Other vintages : 2005
Rated : 93 Points
Tasted : Jun08
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $22
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2011
Source : Winery Sample
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2 Responses to “McHenry Hohnen 3 Amigos White 2006”
June 29th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
I really like the contrast of flintiness with the fatness you can get from something like roussanne. As long as it’s not over malo-ed. It reminds me of the Wanted Man white.
July 1st, 2008 at 12:29 am
This is definitely one of the best Australian examples made out of these varieties. One of those ‘winedrinkers wines’ where the word is texture rather than fruit. Lovely.