2024 Konpira Maru Voltron
WINEMAKER: Alistair Reed & Sam Cook
REGION: Multi-Regional, VIC
VARIETAL: Dolcetto, Sangiovese, Barbera, Pinot Gris, Shiraz
VITICULTURE: Sustainable/Organic
"So, what do you call a super wine made from 5 varieties from 5 different vineyards? A wine which lets each individual variety and site shine independently but harmoniously combine to create something beautiful and unique at the same time. You name it after the super robot piloted by 5 space explorers. Welcome to the stable VOLTRON.
Designed to be chilled so get this in the fridge. Cherry cola, plums and apricot skin aromatics. The palate is light and fresh with great acidity and just a touch of savoury Italian-esque tannins. This wine is truly way better than we even hoped. Bloody delicious. Best enjoyed eating a summer peach salad with Manchego and white wine vinaigrette while listening to John Cougar Mellencamp." - Al & Sam
The name Konpira Maru has something to do with a fishing trawler and a heroin syndicate. You'd have to ask Al and Sam about that. What we do know is they're seriously good at making wine. Minimal intervention, maximum care.