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Koerner Vivian 2019
Clare Valley, South Australia, AustraliaThis is the fellows' take on a Super Tuscan, with the addition of 5% Sangiovese, and 2% Sciaccarello, so you can think of this as their Super Clare. From their organically farmed Vivian Vineyard's black and red clay on limestone, this was destemmed, with 50% whole berries (no whole bunch) before a native ferment in open top steel fermenters, hand plunged twice daily, over 3 weeks. It was then moved to French demi-muid for 10 months, prior to a tightening stint in steel for 2 months. This is a more powerful, chewy wine, yet still lofted with the effortless buoyant acidity that is characteristic of their wines. Ripe cherry, raspberry leather, dried cherry, red florals, oregano, fragrant kirsch is drawn along the medium-bodied palate, plumed by the clay soils, and propelled by sticky, ample tannins. All of course is offset by the acidity. Open this powerful wine in advance to allow it to unfurl.Tasted: 20 May 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $75.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - SangioveseCSPC: 351984
