2016 Coates Nebbiolo, Adelaide Hills
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If there is one thing Coates did not need, it was another wine in the line up. However, the opportunity to work with Nebbiolo was too good a challenge to pass up. The variety is difficult in the vineyard and doesn’t respond well to poor winemaking and oak selection choices.
After several meetings between Management, Sales & Marketing, Accounting, Winemaking and Cellar Staff (code for Duane Coates muttering to himself whilst working) the choice was made to try and preserve the delicate side of Nebbiolo and not try and be too heroic in the fermentation management and oak selection. More La Morra than Monforte d’Alba in style.
Mid garnet in colour with a hint of tangerine to the hue. The nose provides ripe Morello cherry and subtle strawberry fruits accompanied by savoury notes and a dash of pot pourri. A medium-bodied palate offers delicate forest fruits intermingled with subtle spice accents and a hint of oak. Long and persistent on the finish with firm but velvety tannins, best from 2019 to 2030.
5 weeks fermentation and maceration with 20% whole bunches, matured for 16 months in used French oak, 60 dozen made. Interesting wine, its fine, savoury tannins acting as anchors. Red fruits sit in an armchair of fine tannins, very much in style for nebbiolo.
95 pts - James Halliday, Published 01 August 2019
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, Langhorne Creek |
| Varietals | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95 |
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