Mediterranean varieties do well in  the rolling hills of of the Orange region in Central West, New South Wales. Sees 9 month maturation in old oak. Winemaker is Jeff Byrne.

Angullong, Fossil Hill, Montepulciano, Orange, 2023

Dark ruby. Fresh mown grass, pine needle, licorice, herby base note to ‘fruits of the forest’ and plums on the nose. Medium weight. Berry flesh, waxy and firm tannins. Handsome, dark and a touch of licorice. There’s a graphite edge and keen tannins with a soft meatiness wrapped with a vanilla edge. The herb and fruit ying/yang resulting in a balanced, delicious experience.

RRP: $30
Alc: 13.5%
Rating: 92/100

Wine sample courtesy of Angullong and Define Wine