2018 The Sixties Block

$46
$46
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Carignan, Souzao, Tinta Madeira, Tinta Amarella, Tinta Cao, Xeres, Cornifesto, Caracosa, Merlot, Royalty, Souzao, Tinta Cao, Tinta Amarella, Touriga Nationale, Mourvedre, Graciano, Lagrein, Mondeuse, Tannat and Petit Verdot.
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2018 The Sixties Block

2018 The Sixties Block

$46
$46

Production Notes

Description

Ripe plums, star anise, cured meat and white pepper leads to a soft, oak and fine tannin finish.

Our original Sixties Block vineyard was planted by Malcolm Campbell in the early 1960’s as an experimental block and contains a single row of many interesting grape varieties. In 2013 we took cuttings from the original Sixties Block that showed the best potential, namely the Spanish & Portuguese varieties to establish a new varietal block.

Winemaker Notes

Fruit was harvested in March and April and fermented on skins for 10 d...

Tasting Notes

With several varieties co-fermented the palate is vibrant, gamey and ...

Cellaring & Serving Suggestions

Cellaring:Drink now or cellar for a further year or two.

Serving Suggestions: The Sixties Block is a unique and versatile wine to suit many Mediterranean meat dishes such as chorizo & bbq squid over romesco. Or tey with a date stuffed quail roasted with hazelnuts prosciutto and pearl onion.

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