2024 'Roxanne the Razor' NND

Wild fermented Nero d'Avola (30%) & Negroamaro (70%) from the Bassham Family Organic and Biodynamic vineyard in Barmera. Negroamaro and Nero d’Avola are the two varieties that are perfectly suited to the hot, dry Riverland and the nature of the wines we want to make. Wild fermented in stainless steel, each variety is were picked and fermented separately, 6 or 7 days before being pressed off, with blending just prior to bottling. A return to the light but brooding Roxanne of old, the nose...Read More...

Wild fermented Nero d'Avola (30%) & Negroamaro (70%) from the Bassham Family Organic and Biodynamic vineyard in Barmera. Negroamaro and Nero d’Avola are the two varieties that are perfectly suited to the hot, dry Riverland and the nature of the wines we want to make. Wild fermented in stainless steel, each variety is were picked and fermented separately, 6 or 7 days before being pressed off, with blending just prior to bottling. A return to the light but brooding Roxanne of old, the nose opens savoury earthiness – truffled mushroom powder and coffee. Sour cherry pops on the palate alongside a darker berry feel. There is tannin and structure – a meaty savouriness – but it is still effortlessly light and refreshing, and takes a chill like a pro.- Con-Greg Grigoriou, Winemaker. 

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