2022 Ochota Barrels The Green Room (1500ml)
WINEMAKER: Amber Ochota
REGION: McLaren Vale, SA
VARIETAL: Grenache
VITICULTURE: Organic
"certified organic vineyard planted in 1946 dry grown in red loamy clay with ironstone over deep limestone. lifted spice, plum compote and a herbal thread of thyme with white pepper, entwine the strikingly fragrant bouquet of bouillon. the palate entry is opulent yet nervy with medium bodied savoury (almost pinot like) finely grained textural components resembling pomegranate and lingonberry. bottled in clear glass to encourage the glorious simplicity of what mother nature can provide without interference.
two handpicks in early and mid february. 65% whole bunch, some carbonic maceration. wild fermentation. 8-23 days on skins. gentle hand plunging once daily. pressed to old french barriques and aged for five months. no additions besides minimal so2."