2023 Block 4 Montepulciano

"The Unexpected Friend"

I had finished vintage late in March, 2023, when an old friend rang and asked if I wanted some Montepulciano that he had left over from the previous night's harvest! As he is the same grower I purchase other grapes from, I knew the quality would be good so I ran some bins out to him and the next morning I had 4 bins of beautiful Montepulciano show up on a truck.

A full bodied, dark and brooding red, this wine has red plums, dark cherries, dried oregano and a lovely bright cranberry lift. Matured in 1 and 2 year old French oak barrels for 10 months, it is savoury, textured and beautifully balanced. Drink early or cellar for 5 - 7 years.