Description
The Cigale range is the second label made by Pete Schell of Spinifex fame. This Rhone inspired blend (43% Mataro. 31% Grenache. 26% Shiraz) shows his mastery of blending so each varietal component contributes different flavours and textures. Fruit has been sourced from six different Barossa Valley vineyards the Mataro from 90 year old bush vines in Koonunga Hill and Grenache from vines between 30 and 90 years old. Mataro gives the wine earthiness and complexity. Grenache perfume and aromatic spiciness. Shiraz structure and depth . The final blend is aged 14 months in seasoned French oak producing and delightful wine with lifted fruit aromatics dark cherry. ripe and sour plums. On the palate it is full bodied with flavours that mirror the aromas. blueberry. mulberry. leather. bay leaf and currants. Fine. lightly drying grape tannins give the wine freshness on the finish. It is excellent drinking now but will cellar 2 3 years. Superb value. RRP$25
