Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"Able clone. The basis of this wine is the synergy between alcoholic and carbonic fermentation. Carbonic fermentation (think Beaujolias) achieves the lifted aromas of maraschino cherry, clove. The synergy creates a lovely silky, supple texture. 10% foot crush, 20% destemmed, 70% whole bunch. Basket pressed. Bottled February 2023. Mineral. Cherry. Sweet salty licorice. Raspberry. Soft tannin. Brooding."
Reviews for previous vintages below…
93/100 Mike Bennie, The Wine Front, June 2022 (2020 Vintage)
"This is sappy and tense, fresh and lively. Sour cherry, pomegranate juice, a bit of clove spice here. Washes around the palate nicely, some grippy webs of tannin, a bright, lightly amaro-tinged finish. Feels refreshing and kinda elegant. Has some good mojo. Great drinking, is the easy take away message."
93/100 Jane Skilton MW, Wine Magazine, October 2022 (2020 Vintage)
"Plenty of whole cluster fruit has given this vividly fruited wine a real lift on the nose with lavender florals sitting alongside dark berry fruit. Edgy and bold with a lovely crunchy spine of acid."