2023 Munda Ngadjuri + Peramangk Country Grenache

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Cassandra Charlick - Winepilot

Sourced from a sandy,  single dry-grown vineyard at Cirillo.  Destemmed,  whole berry and carbonic maceration.  100% wild ferment and matured in 40% older seasoned French Oak for 9 months,  remainder in stainless steel for freshness.  There is just so much prettiness and freshness on the nose here.  Abundant crushed red florals, bright red berries, sour red cherries,pomegranate, cranberry and cherry,  smoky vanilla laced fringes of oak.  There’s a delightful savoury element at play too,  in the vein of dusty red earth and sweet wood spice. The palate doesn’t fail to deliver,  with oodles of flavour unleashing itself amongst bright acidity ringing clear from start to finish.  Vines of average age of 40 years are clearly happy with their position,  as the fruit concentration is vibrant and the chalky tannins mouth coating.  Fantastic length, energy and lots of detail. A total delight and a wine to write home about. I’m loathe to use the word yummy,  but this is just that.