Heslop's Mr. Rascal 2025 Bush Botanicals

$35.00

Vermouth or fortified white wine infused with native Australian herbs from Indigiearth.

Medium sweetness with aromas of the Australian bush.

Serve chilled, drink as an aperitif or with cheese after a meal. Alternatively, mix with tonic or other cocktails.

Vermouth or fortified white wine infused with native Australian herbs from Indigiearth.

Medium sweetness with aromas of the Australian bush.

Serve chilled, drink as an aperitif or with cheese after a meal. Alternatively, mix with tonic or other cocktails.

Grapes: White Frontignac 46%, Sauvignon Blanc 35%, Chardonnay 15%, Riesling 4%

Fermentation: Co-fermented

Botanicals: Native Australian herbs from Indigiearth, secret blend featuring Lemon Myrtle and Pepperberry Leaf

Production: 322 Dozen

Winemakers: Liam and Bob Heslop

Alcohol: 18% alc/vol

Vintage Conditions

A very warm winter, particularly August, led to an early budburst. Unfortunately, a heavy frost in mid-September burnt the buds or shoots of most varieties. As a result, we were expecting a small crop from the new shoots but were very surprised to find most varieties recovered with a good quantity and even ripeness at harvest. The wines from this vintage are among the best we’ve seen.

Cocktail ideas

Sprits: 3 parts Bush Botanicals & 1 part Tonic water

White Negroni : 1 part Gin & 1 part Bush Botanicals & 1 part Tonic water