Grosset-Hill Smith, Mesh, Eden Valley, South Australia 2012

Decanter average score: 98/100pts Individual judges’ scores: Roger Jones 98 Sarah Knowles MW 98 Anthony Rose 98 £20.99 Negociants UK This joint project from Yalumba’s Robert Hill Smith and Grosset Wines’ Jeffrey Grosset was first released in 2002. Mesh signifies their ‘weaving together of ideas and combining skills and knowledge’. The grapes, from two blocks, are ‘pedantically divided’ into differently coloured buckets for each winemaker and sent to separate wineries. Grosset and Hill Smith each make a wine according to personal style, and the two halves are eventually meshed together to create the final blend.

Roger Jones Incredible purity of ripe stone fruit. The palate is seamless and the mouthfeel immense, all kept in check by perfect acidity.

Sarah Knowles MW Intense lime and struck match. A precise, linear wine, with toasty development underneath classic lemon and lime fruit.

Anthony Rose Evolving well with classic honey and butter notes behind the citrus fruits, lightly infused with complex toastiness. Fresh and dry.

Drink 2018-2023 Alcohol 12%