It was a rare treat to taste each of the Ruggabellus bottlings from 2009-2018 today. It’s been a productive decade for them and there are some stunners in the line up; no more so than the trio of 2016, 2017 & 2018 Syrah from their home property in Flaxmanns Valley. The vitality and purity of these is of the highest order. Fantastic stuff!
It was a rare treat to taste each of the Ruggabellus bottlings from 2009-2018 today. It’s been a productive decade for them and there are some stunners in the line up; no more so than the trio of 2016, 2017 & 2018 Syrah from their home property in Flaxmanns Valley. The vitality and purity of these is of the highest order. Fantastic stuff!
Aug 30th, 2019
Not your typical Barossa big red. A rather feral manure nose with some black pastille hints. Medium minus weight of fruit with light tannins and medium acid. No noticeable oak influence. A refreshing change from the Barossa norm.
Not your typical Barossa big red. A rather feral manure nose with some black pastille hints. Medium minus weight of fruit with light tannins and medium acid. No noticeable oak influence. A refreshing change from the Barossa norm.
Aug 25th, 2016One of those wines where you would prefer to drink it in the vibrant bloom of youth rather than cellaring it. Enticing perfume albeit with a feral animale aspect reminiscent of a good CDP. A blend of Syrah/Mataro/Grenache 77/12/11. Low acid low oak. Great to see a winemaker willing to experiment and not follow the tried and true. A delicious result from a small production. 2012 vintage.
One of those wines where you would prefer to drink it in the vibrant bloom of youth rather than cellaring it. Enticing perfume albeit with a feral animale aspect reminiscent of a good CDP. A blend of Syrah/Mataro/Grenache 77/12/11. Low acid low oak. Great to see a winemaker willing to experiment and not follow the tried and true. A delicious result from a small production. 2012 vintage.
Jan 27th, 2016
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
