Metal Label 2021 Durif
750mL
- Regular price
- $14.00
- Sale price
- $14.00
- Regular price
This parcel of Durif has been chosen from selected vineyards overlooking Griffith in the Riverina, New South Wales, where it thrives in the warm, rich soils.
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Overview
Varietal
Durif
Vintage
2021
Winemaking
The Durif was harvested from three vineyards in the Riverina in the across 3 weeks in March. The fruit was de-stemmed and crushed then fermented in static fermenters with an addition of premium French oak chips for five days and pumped over regularly to optimise colour stability, and tannin structure. Each parcel was drained, pressed and stored in stainless steel tanks until malolactic fermentation was complete. Separate parcels were then transferred onto French oak staves/premium oak chips and matured for approximately four months, giving a subtle and delicate oak influence. The wine was then matured in tank prior to crossflow filtration and bottling.
Peak drinking
This wine has been made to drink now but will cellar for up to 5
years.
Region
Riverina
Food pairing
Enjoy with BBQ T-Bone steak with chimichurri salsa.
Alcohol %
14%
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Intense aromas of violets, blackberry and subtle chocolate herald this mouth staining Durif’s inky dark fruit characters of blackberry, anise, and smoky liquorice.
The well-integrated mocha oak influence and tight tannins adds complexity and depth that persists to a long flavoursome finish and concentrated palate.
92 Points
"Sweetly ripe and inviting, the bouquet shows black/blueberry, floral, olive and toasted nut aromas, followed by a succulent palate offering generously textured mouthfeel backed by loads of silky tannins. Flavoursome and fabulously drinkable. At its best: now to 2028"
91 Points
"Beautifully ripe and fragrant, the bouquet shows black/blueberry, floral, vanilla and hazelnut aromas, leading to a silky-smooth palate that's succulent and generously textured. Flavoursome and delightfully appealing. At its best: now to 2027. "
88 Points
"Deep and vibrant purple colour in the glass. Mulberry, leather and chocolate aromatics. Big and bold on the tongue. Loaded with plum conserve, chocolate and some savoury dark-earth notes. Supple tannins don't quite manage the exuberance but at this price there’s a lot to enjoy."
"A fabulous ready to drink Durif - no need to cellar for 5-10 years. Big & bright, deeply coloured, with vibrant aromas of red black berries + a smidge of spice on the very appealing bouquet. The palate is juicy, tight & spicy, with lashings of enticing flavours with a long lingering finish. Absolotuely superb! "
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