From a single vineyard in the Strathbogie Ranges in the Central North Victoria. Wild ferment. 90% of the wine matured for14 months in 50/50 split of four year old and eight year old 500L French oak puncheons. The remainder left in stainless steel.
Fowles Wine, Stone Dwellers, Mourvèdre, Victoria, 2020
Medium to deep garnet in colour. Fruity mélange: Blackberry to cassis, blueberry, plum and black cherry fruit with inky asphalt, “pen eraser” and new loose leaf paper. Generous dark fruit with an inherent smoky, inky base underscoring a mid-full weight palate. Fine, firm tannin with a herby cola coda. Perfect for char grilled lamb chops.
RRP: $35
Alc: 13.7%
Rating: 18/20 (92/100)
Wine sample courtesy of Fowles Wine
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