Ruby Fortified #1
North East Victoria
A blend of three vintages ('13, '14 and '15).
Bottled January '16.
Made from Shiraz grapes fortified with Light Brandy spirit and SVR.
Fruit sourced from Reid's (Glenrowan), David Carter (Rutherglen) and Dinning's (King Valley).
500ml bottle
16.9% alcohol
"A blend of 3 vintages and regions – 2013 Glenrowan, 2014 King Valley, 2015 Rutherglen – with each vintage kept separate in stainless steel until bottling in January, '16. Attractive floral aromatics mix with dark berries, anise, licorice and spice. Nicely matched spirit at play here, elevating the fruit. Amaro bitters on the finish, 88 points, special value"
Halliday Wine Companion, Jeni Port www.winecompanion.com.au
"Deep, dense ruby-red colour with a slight tinge of brick. Attractive spicy, earthy, mellow bouquet suggesting some age: very chocolaty, with a licorice undertone, and a suggestion of black olive. The palate is very sweet and although straightforward, it has plenty of appeal. The finish is dried off substantially by soft but ample tannins. The chocolate, licorice and berry-jam flavours persist together with some spirity hotness, 86 points".
The Real Review, Huon Hooke www.therealreview.com
Shipment minimum is 6 bottles. Can be a mixed selection.
Freight flat rate $18. Maximum 5 dozen per order.
