The bouquet of this wine has the classic chorus of blueberry, overripe plums, violets, spice, gingerbread and mixed sweet flowers. The palate is soft, plump, creamy and rounded with dominant plums, almost blueberry confection and a note i always notice with every blend i have made – subtle sarsaparilla/cola on the finish with ‘loyal’ but gentle acid, refreshing but balanced that glides on the palate gently til the end like a Sentinel guard on watch …
Wine will last 12 years at least. Drink after 1 year for best results.
The 2023 Frederick Stevenson Grenache offers a vibrant nose of deep plum, black cherry, and sweet raspberry, underscored by subtle herbal and floral nuances. On the palate, it is plush and juicy, with red fruit flavors leading into a fresh, lively acid line. The wine's structure is supported by fine tannins and a mineral edge, reflecting its origin from 80+ year old vines in the Krondorf subregion of the Barossa Valley. This expressive Grenache showcases elegance and drinkability.
The 2023 Frederick Stevenson Montepulciano opens with a vibrant nose of blackberry, spiced plum compote, and mulberries, complemented by notes of blackberry leaf, alpine herbs, and a touch of peppery saucisson. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and juicy, showcasing a rich core of dark fruit flavors, lively acidity, and fine, chalky tannins. The finish is fresh and energetic, reflecting the wine's minimal intervention approach and its Eden Valley origin.
Dark purple density, with flashes of vermillion, the rim edge shines like a brand new cricket ball. Kale and rose petal, cinnamon and nutmeg, liqueur chocolate and blackberry. This is an evenly matched tussle between fruit aromatics and winemaking bouquet, with the noble and just fruit winning. Savoury, spicy and sweet.
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