XO Wine Co Adelaide Hills Barbera 2020 (RRP $32 WM $28.90)
$28.90
Colour Deep purple, magenta hue.
Bouquet Intensely aromatic fresh raspberries, blackcurrants with hints of cherry cola and nuances of blueberries. Underlying nutmeg and savoury oak compliment the aromatic fruit profile.
Palate Purity of fruit, raspberries, blackcurrant and blueberries dominate with nuances of satsuma plums. The palate is rich and juicy, integrated with oak spice and hints of black pepper. Good linear acidity backbone with subtle velvety tannins are met with generous fruit weight and persistence and fresh fruit on the finish.
Wine Analysis Alcohol: 13% pH: 3.35 TA: 7.6
Vineyard Handpicked from the Berry vineyard at Kuitpo in the southern Adelaide Hills, a North Facing Aspect with East-West row orientation and an elevation of 380m. Soil is a sandy loam over siltstone, Clone is 424 and the canopy is managed with strict vertical shoot positioning.
Winery Destemmed only to ½ tonne open fermenters and soaked for 2 days prior to inoculation. Inoculated with a varietal enhancing yeast and plunged twice daily for 14 days. Pressed off skins directly to a three year old French Hogshead for secondary ferment. Left on lees and stirred monthly while maturing for 6 months. Racked and bottled at the Estate.
XO Wine Co Cherry Pie Light Red 2021 (RRP $24 WM $20.90)
$20.90
This deliciously unique blend employing Pinot Noir, Barbera, Dolcetto, Tempranillo and Grenache to mingle seamlessly creating a melody of fruit, spice and subtle texture.
A variety of winemaking methods such as carbonic maceration, saignee, whole bunch ferments and minimal cap management were used to delicately extract the fine tannin structure and promote the vibrant red fruited cherry profile of the wine.
Lifted red fruit with cherry kirsch, Morello cherry, Cherry cola and subtle dried herbs are integrated with a mild oak spice. A perfect accompaniment to a games night with friends if you can bring yourself to sharing.
