Our third vintage with this popular Italian variety, grown on a small vineyard in the hills above Harvey. Hand-picked and matured in seasoned barrels selected to provide a subtle and medium oak influence after a maturation period of nine months before bottling. The wine is vibrant and powerful, with great intensity of red fruit flavours. Free shipping on any dozen wines. THE WINE PILOT "The third vintage of this wine. Plenty of aromatics jumping out of the glass, with some nice typicality. Breezy purple fruit, wine gum, aniseed ring lolly, grilled blood orange, crushed tar and a bit of meatiness simmering well below. There’s some vibrant purple berried fruit on the palate and plenty of acidity which defies the alcohol in this and the density. Bit of a balsamic, slightly medicinal lift on nose that works. Ribena and compote on the palate, with a slight menthol. Fruit cough syrupy tone, but there’s a compelling abundance and rustic crushed gravelly tannic grip that is rather pleasing. It's a big wine that wears it’s size well thanks to high vibe acidity, though that alcohol shows some heat on the back palate. And though it’s running a little short towards the finish line, there is certainly pleasure and interest to be found here. Drink now to 2029." Cassandra Charlick - Aug 2024. THE REAL REVIEW "Deep ruby with a purple tint at the edge. Mulberry, briar and sarsaparilla aromatics. Medium weight, sweet blue fruits and subtle spices all fill on entry. Some dried green herb notes add a sense of depth and it's carried well by fine drying tannins. Finish loses a little focus at the end but is still dry enough. Drink now to 2032" Stuart Knox - July 2024.
