Murdoch Hill Jupiter Sangiovese 2023

The name sangiovese is derived from the Latin word Jove, meaning blood of Jupiter (Jove, I must add, is my elder son's name, and so I feel quite kindred with this wine). I applaud the restraint applied here, with confected notes held back to allow the true rusticity, oregano, black and sour cherry and tomato leaf to shine. Plenty of spice, some dried orange rind, tobacco and fresh mushroom builds to reveal more of the earthiness for which we know and love this variety. Remarkably, the inaugural release of this wine, with ease and drinkability at the fore. Points: 95/100

Halliday Wine Companion ∙ 25th Feb 2026

This shows bright, lifted fruit layered with mineral notes and refinement from the cool vintage. The palate is crunchy and vibrant, with fine tannins and fresh acidity that give clarity and drive. Plenty of brightness and freshness. Drink or hold. Screw cap. Points: 93/100

jamessuckling.com ∙ 19th Sep 2025

It’s a very nice drink, easy going, decent in its swagger of varietal character; raspberry, woody spices, liquorice, sarsparailla and dried herbs. Nice slosh to texture, quite a bit of riper, sweeter fruit, modest in its dimensions and approachable and appealing right now. A bit lacking in the assumed tannin department to keep things a bit more on track, but as a sloshy, jovial red of medium weight, there’s mojo here. Points: 91/100

The Wine Front ∙ 22nd Jun 2025