Tasting Notes

COLOUR Purple, crimson rim NOSE Grenache fruits to the fore. A swirl and a sniff are enough to provide a metaphorical trip to the Arabian spice souk. Whole pimento, fenugreek, pink peppercorns, anise and musk. There is a lovely lift, with notes of cola, balsamic glazed ham, poached quince, sloe berry and Campari. German schwarzwälder (gâteau) cake. On further inspection, there is a mouthwatering savoury tea-smoked duck aromatic. PALATE The three varietals are playing complimentary roles. There is a lovely juby fruit like flavour profile, not over-ripe in the least. Exotic black and red fruits abound: lingon berries, logan berries, olallie berries, red currants. Green tomato salsa and lemon myrtle olives add a savoury dimension. The acidity is taught and bright, while the tannins are very fine. The wine has a lovely structure and is already drinking beautifully. Offers plenty of versatility for food pairing. PEAK DRINKING Now - 2035