2021TscharkeTheMasterMontepulciano

Sans Tscharke’s Montepulciano was planted in 2001 in the Stone Well vineyard, making it one of the first-ever plantings of this variety in Australia. Certified organic with maturation taking place in French oak hogsheads (15% new) for a period of 10 months. Deep dark red black tinged colour with a bright purple red hue. Aromas of morello cherry and liquorice mix with earth, dried herb and leather notes. Juicy dark cherry and red liquorice fruits are underscored by bright acidity with notions of earth, leather, blueberry and spice tailing off through the finish. Fine grained yet sturdy tannin structure with an energetic and savoury conclusion.Drink over the next 4-5 years.Alc. 14%