The Wife has not been too impressed with some of my recent purchases. Attempting to rectify this, I enquired what her favourite wines were: "Grange and Two Hands Ares" she answered. Hmm, $550 and about $270 per bottle respectively.
Deep down knowing she is a fan of the fruit bomb I picked up a bottle of this. A touch of violet on the nose that adds an additional layer to some red-belly black fruits - you know what I mean. There is also a slightly earthen, leathery edge to it too that leads into the palate where a simple presentation of the aforementioned fruit is delivered.
The wine finishes up with a hit of mocha and chocolate, fading to a burst of warmth. The wine concludes with a trail of generous spice disappearing towards the back of the throat.
Summary, an easy going - yet well constructed - South Australian red. The wine is made by Ben Riggs - of Mr Riggs, Penny's Hill and Pertaringa fame. You could do far worse for a sub-$20 glugger.
Source: Retail, Spiros Toowong
Price: $16 ish
Closure: Screwcap
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