THE WINES
Grown in the black sandy soils of the Bass River vineyard, South Gippsland. As always, the aim is for texture and interest, rather than archetypal new world Sauvignon. Barrel fermented, whole bunch pressed, aged in old puncheon for nine months on full lees.
Aromatically more evocative of Chardonnay or Semillon, though nettle and blackcurrant point to the variety. The acid line carries amazing energy through the palate, more Bordelaise than Sancerre. Nettles, green fruits and herbs, grapefruit, and a lanolin element on the finish gives some texture. A serious expression, no question a lovely food wine.
on any dozen* or non dozens over $350
Any 12 bottles bought together
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Additional Information
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Lucy and Alysha are based in West Gippsland, looking after small parcels of land and sourcing fruit from around Victoria. Producing delicious and honest wines under their label ‘Allevare’, meaning ‘to nurture’, they pride themselves on working with the land and collaborating with growers in all regions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. An amalgam of Sicilian and local sensibilities, and some of the most joyful and inviting labels in the game.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Biodynamic Minimal Intervention Wines From A Beautiful Adelaide Hills Estate
Owner Damon Nagel started life as a sommelier in Adelaide, moving to London to further his wine education whilst working in top end dining restaurants. Achieving success in London property, he would eventually return to Adelaide, purchasing the beautiful undulating Brackenwood farm in the early 2000s, first releasing wines from vintage 2005.
Winemaking is today overseen by Daniel Zuzolo, ex Primo Estate, with the stable offering interesting blends and lesser seen plantings of Barbera and Gamay alongside more traditional offerings such as Shiraz and Riesling.
Growing and winemaking is strictly along biodynamic lines, with no additions bar minimal sulphur at bottling. A pure set of releases very much at home alongside Felixir’s European offerings, fun styles of personality with enough depth and interest to be taken seriously.
