Rouge is a really interesting red blend from the ever-talented Hamish Young. Made from a unique mashup blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon & Nebbiolo (which makes no sense to winemakers but works here), it's fragrant, super savoury, a bit leafy and earthy with this tangy, lightly herbal bite to it. You can taste some of the spiced plum Shiraz fruit, a dash of capsicum from the Cabernet and some Nebbiolo tannins. Offbeat and seriously interesting savoury red.

Mada is a pretty new operation, run by Hamish Young, who previously cut his teeth at famed winery Eden Road. This is Hamish's first foray out on his own, and he's off to a great start. Since 2016 he's been bottling slippery, juicy, eminently drinkable wines, with a focus on Riesling and Shiraz. He sources fruit from some great sites across the Canberra and Hilltops regions, and whilst his first releases were a smash hit with their colourful branding, the results get better and better with the newer wines His wines show a fresher and more modern side of NSW wine, all about vibrant fruit and easy drinking. His gentle use of lees maturation and whole bunches generate texture without sacrificing freshness. There's an inherent spiciness to all the reds, but they aren't heavy at all - just perfumed and well-balanced. Hamish is definitely a producer to watch for the future - one of the new crop shaking up the regional scene!