Rende vineyard, with a nice little bird on the label. 60% whole bunch. Old French puncheons.

Raspberry, cherry, a fair bit of herb and bunchy spice, also some almond paste and floral notes. It’s sappy and red fruited, quite spicy, dusty tannin grip, perhaps a little sweet and sour ex whole bunch stuff, some pomegranate tang, with a bright finish of fine length. It has something of a ‘mineral’ character to it, and a subtle amaro bite in the aftertaste. It looked more cohesive and compelling after some time in the glass. It’s a good wine, kind of on the cusp of ripeness, but has plenty of energy and grip. -93pts, Gary Walsh for The Wine Front

Whole bunch fermentation 60%. The wine was aged in french oak 500L puncheons for 11 months post-press, and was bottled without fining or filtration.

BOTANIC wines showcase the refinement and complexity of fruit and a clear expression of terroir. Raspberry, red current, cherry, spice, earthy profile. Medium body. Organic (not certified), Vegan friendly, natural ferments and minimal sulphur.