Four Mini-Verticals of
Shepherd’s Hut Flagship ‘Heritage Series’ Wines
Including Two Consecutive Winners of
Best Pinot Trophy Winners at Wine Show of WA
(The largest show anywhere for WA’s wines)
“… high quality wine at mouth-watering prices thanks to the skill of winemaker Rob Diletti.”
- James Halliday
“Take this insider's tip: If Rob Diletti has anything to do with the winemaking, they are going to be very, very good. As these are.”
- Erin Larkin
2022 Heritage Series ‘Michael’ Mayo Pinot Noir
Trophy for Best Pinot Noir & Gold medal (Pinot Noir class) - 2023 Wine Show of WA
2023 Heritage Series ‘Michael’ Mayo Pinot Noir
Trophy for Best Pinot Noir & Gold medal (Pinot Noir class) - 2024 Wine Show of WA
Shepherd’s Hut: The Heritage Series Vertical
Sunday, November 23rd
Hosted by Laura Wishart | Owner & Manager
Lunch: 12-3pm, 12 Wines & 4 Courses, $145
Masterclass: 4-6pm, 12 Wines with Canapes, $75
Dinner: 6.30pm, 12 Wines & 4 Courses, $145
Erin Larkin on the Great Southern:
I believe that the best of the Porongurup rieslings rate amongst the very best in the country), however the pinot vines are still gaining age and with it, reputation.
The best examples come from Castle Rock, Shepherd’s Hut (both featured in the below tasting, however the Shepherd’s Hut coming out just on top by a whisker) and others.
The pinots from Porongurup are typified by sweet red berry, raspberry, red cherry, spice and acidity. They are not unlike the juicy plushness we have come to expect of the wines from Tasmania, albeit finer in body. As is present in the rieslings, there is a distinct floral character to the nose of these wines.
Erin Larkin, erinlarkin.com
The Wine List
First Course
2025 Vineyard Series Riesling (Pre-Release)
2025 Heritage Series ‘The Hut’ Riesling
Gold medal at the 2025 Wine Show of WA
2023 Heritage Series ‘The Hut’ Riesling
Gold medal at the 2024 Wine Show of WA
”Fine-boned and delicious, this riesling is characterised by supreme length and delicate acidity. A pure, classy bouquet of lemon, limes and green apple. Bone dry, the palate is youthful, tight and beautifully weighted with a well structured backbone supporting rich lemon, citrus and subtle melon fruit flavours.”
(Winery Notes)
Second Course
2024 Heritage Series ‘Valerie Ann’ Chardonnay
2025 Wine Show of WA Silver medal (Chardonnay class)
2023 Heritage Series ‘Valerie Ann’ Chardonnay
2024 Wine Show of WA Bronze medal (Chardonnay class)
”Our inaugural Valerie Ann Chardonnay. Hand-picked from select rows, the the bouquet offers flint and funk. On the palate; stone fruits, toasty French oak and a lengthy finish.”
(Winery Notes)
2007 Museum Release Chardonnay
Third Course
2024 Estate Pinot Noir
This is placid, long and seamless. It has very low or very light tannins that provide a gentle textural mouthfeel and it has seriously length for a reasonably priced Pinot Noir. The marvelous finish and aftertaste drift away easily. There are no edges, corners or even lightly aggressive or structuring tannins. This is delicious now but will drink wonderfully for the next 5 to 10 years - and only improve during that time.
18.6/20 points & “ Yes, yes, yes!” - JJ (John Jens)
2024 Heritage Series ‘Michael Mayo’ Pinot Noir
2023 Heritage Series ‘Michael Mayo’ Pinot Noir
Trophy for Best Pinot Noir at 2024 Wine Show of WA.
Gold medal at the 2024 Wine Show of WA.
2022 Heritage Series ‘Michael Mayo’ Pinot Noir
Trophy for Best Pinot Noir at 2023 Wine Show of WA.
Gold medal at the 2023 Wine Show of WA.
Bright cherry and rhubarb, with some treated leather and desirable stalky notes on the nose. The palate is youthful, tight and lean with bright red fruits and soft grainy tannins alongside subtle astringency. A beautifully crafted wine with lovely weight, balance and length.
sheperdshutwine.com.au
Fourth Course
2025 Vineyard Series Shiraz (Pre-Release)
2024 Heritage Series ‘Pannoo’ Shiraz
2023 Heritage Series ‘Pannoo’ Shiraz
Bronze medal at the 2024 Wine Show of WA
A powerful, supple cool climate shiraz. The nose is cracked pepper and dark plums. The palate is spices, oak and complex dark fruits. The depth of the fruit characters, along with the tannin structure and a fine acid backbone give this Shiraz exquisite length and elegance.
(Winemaker Notes)