Extraordinarily light color, especially since it’s from 150 yr. old vines (biodynamically grown). With that color and the 13.5% alcohol, it’s not made in the traditional mold. Nose has lots of just-ripe-enough cherry and pink grapefruit rind, the barest hint of an herbal note, and a little crushed stone. Forceful flavors but soft-textured on the palate. Cherry fruit with a pronounced bitter edge and lots of cracked stone powder. Acids are surprisingly low for such a low-alcohol rendition. Very good depth of flavor. Almost reminds me of the new wave Garnachas from Gredos, but with a little less acidity. Unique. Gonna try it with pesto since my basil plants are still producing like crazy.
Extraordinarily light color, especially since it’s from 150 yr. old vines (biodynamically grown). With that color and the 13.5% alcohol, it’s not made in the traditional mold. Nose has lots of just-ripe-enough cherry and pink grapefruit rind, the barest hint of an herbal note, and a little crushed stone. Forceful flavors but soft-textured on the palate. Cherry fruit with a pronounced bitter edge and lots of cracked stone powder. Acids are surprisingly low for such a low-alcohol rendition. Very good depth of flavor. Almost reminds me of the new wave Garnachas from Gredos, but with a little less acidity. Unique. Gonna try it with pesto since my basil plants are still producing like crazy.
Oct 10th, 2026
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
