Montepulciano [2022]

Montepulciano

Hung out on the vine to mature at its own pace, Montepulciano performs best when it's supported with subtle oak treatment.

Welcome to an olfactory overload

You anticipate that this is going to be ridiculously excessive, but the palate stays nimble and restrained.

Not so much an aromatic lift, "Monty" is a blunt instrument. WHACK. A left jab of ripe red fruit. A right cross of boysenberry, fruitcake spices and mocha. 

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The opening is inky. Blood red.
Its opacity speaks to the intensity within.

Not so much an aromatic lift, "Monty" is a blunt instrument. WHACK. A left jab of ripe red fruit. A right cross of boysenberry, fruitcake spices and mocha.

You anticipate that this is going to be ridiculously excessive, but the palate stays nimble and restrained.

There's still ferocity (and party vibes) in the form of juicy red fruit, but balanced by graphite and gentle wood smoke. Tannins are seasoned and beautifully integrated to build length.

100% Montepulciano.
Single Vineyard.
Langhorne Creek. Ngarringjeri Country.
Grower: Brad Case at Kimbolton Vineyard.

Harvest date: 20th April 2022
10% Whole Bunch inclusion in open-top fermenters.
100% small format French oak. 0% new.
Matured in oak for 15 months.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered on 14th August 2023.