McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaTasted last two years along, there are still a few bottles of Ochota Barrels on BCLS shelves post Vancouver Wine Festival a few years back when Oz was the theme region. Taras Ochota's aim is to express old vine, single vineyard sites as naturally as possible. Raspberry leather, forest berries, dried violets and black plum gracefully filter through this 88/13 grenache/syrah. Eighty year old grenache is whole bunch pressed and spends ample time on the skins providing a fine, deep texture. A generous dusting of white and black peppercorns season the finish. Acidity shines fine but bright, while mellow tannins throw a light rasp on the frame. Alcohol is a welcome 12.8 percent. Winemaker Ochota is one of the lead nonconformists of Adelaide Hills and the Australian wine industry.Tasted: 27 September 2017Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$29.99
750ml
BCLS
Producer: Ochota BarrelsDistributors: Sur Lie The Living Vine Blend: Grenache - SyrahCSPC: 957019UPC: 00626990228424
McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaOchota Barrels' aim is to express old vine, single vineyard sites as naturally as possible. Here, fragrant wild strawberry, raspberry, violets and forest aromas reflect the 88/13 grenache/syrah Rhone-styled blend. Eighty year old grenache is whole bunch pressed and spends ample time on the skins, lending a complexity and phenolic texture that surprises with its depth. Fine through ample white and black peppery coexist in harmony, and season the wild berry, summer cherry, earthy forest palate. Acidity is nimble and juicy, mellow tannins throw a light rasp and a dusky five spice closes the lengthy, textural finish. Alcohol is a welcome 12.8 percent. Winemaker Taras Ochota is one of the cutting edge talented nonconformists of the Australian wine industry, and we need to see more Aussie wines like this on our shelves.Tasted: 21 April 2015Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$29.99
750ml
BCLS
Producer: Ochota BarrelsDistributors: Sur Lie The Living Vine Blend: Grenache - SyrahCSPC: 957019UPC: 00626990228424
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