2022 Nero d'Avola

Bright, medium deep purple.

Vibrant floral perfume, forest floor and blueberry fruit aroma.

Medium body, juicy concentrated red and blueberry fruit and earthy spice. subtle cedar oak lift, balanced acidity and silky smooth tannins.

Drinking wonderfully now, with potential to age up to five years if cellared appropriately.

Fruit is sourced from four-year-old vines at Neil and Heather Grace's Home Block vineyard in Watervale, Clare Valley. Heavy loam over limestone.

This Nero d’Avola underwent a 10% whole bunch ferment and spent nine months in seasoned French oak.

Alcohol - 14%

pH - 3.39

Acidity - 6.2g/L

89 Points - Halliday Wine Companion

“It’s almost a convincing expression of the variety. It shows off red cherry, mulberry fruitiness and a bit of minty lift leaning into a somewhat rosy and floral perfume. The palate delivers more red cherry and alpine herb characters, with some grip and brightness to texture and flavour. The quibble, it’s a bit skittish in its acid profile, sitting outside of the main roll of red fruits and sweet spice found in the wine. Drinkability is pretty good.” - Mike Bennie