A sprightly, spicy blend that provides plenty of juicy enjoyment. Dark and red plum characters flow first with a wash of raspberry, before layers of spice unfold along with hints of purple flowers and earthen notes. Fine ripe tannin and a sapid acid framework drive things along nicely.
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Medium-red and bright; grenache’s lustre well on show. Grenache on show aromatically; very grown-up grenache thanks to the shiraz and mataro components which bring a more rustic and savoury perfume. Plums, earth, rose petals crushed in the hand - heightened. Wafts of red jube lollies, soy, bay leaves… both ends of the aromatic spectrum are here - from fresh flowers to port..
There is tension immediately, a clean and long red wine, rounded and rolling tannins taking over the mid to back palate This is NOT a lumpish red wine: there is generosity and oomph, but no heavy-handedness. The complexity of aroma with the dipping and diving fruit flavour of red berry compote, green herbs, spice, pepper and fine shavings of dark chocolate make for a playful seriousness.
Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | Red Wine |
Wine Style | Traditional |
Country | Australia |
Region | Barossa Valley |
Varietals | Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro |
Vintage | 2020 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |