2018 Hentley Farm The Stray Mongrel GSZ, Barossa Valley
A$30.00
2017 Hentley Farm The Stray Mongrel GSZ, Barossa Valley,blackberries, fruitcake, spice and licorice are all front and very forward. You will not be bored drinking this. It's big and bold, but there is a level of finesse here. Good tannin structure will keep it going for the next 5 years. Screaming for a lamb tajine.
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SKU
11253V18
The addition of Zinfandel to the traditional blend of Grenache and Shiraz is unique to Hentley Farm... With each variety separately crushed, fermented and matured, the Stray Mongrel displays the level of aromatic and flavour complexity you would expect from a blend of such diverse varietals. It is the perfect companion to a variety of culinary delights.
Set on the red-brown soils of the western Barossa Valley, Hentley Farm founders Keith and Alison Hentschke acquired the 150 acre vineyard and mixed farming property in the 1990s. Following extensive research to find out where the best red wine grapes in the Barossa Valley were being produced, their studies led them towards the rich red soils of the Seppeltsfield area. Keith used an old soil map from the 1950s to strategically locate the best parcels of land and after a number of years acquired Hentley Farm.
A clever name for a grenache/shiraz/zinfandel blend that, in the magical hands of winemaker Andrew Quin, works very well. As expected, a very youthful colour; it's all about fruit flavours, and given the blend, tannins don't get their nose inside the door - all of which adds up to a drink-now proposition.
93 points James Halliday winecompanion.com.au 1 August 2019
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Varietals | Shiraz, Grenache, Zinfandel |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 93 |
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