S. Caica Wines
2024 S. Caica Cinsault
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$43.00
Description
WINEMAKER: Simon Caica
REGION: McLaren Vale, SA
VARIETY: Cinsault
VITICULTURE: Organic
We're stoked (big time) to introduce you to Simon Caica's new solo winemaking project. You probably know Simon's wines from his Lust for Life label, which we adore. Here we've taken a little journey away from the Hills to new fruit sources in McLaren Vale. Expressive, thoughtful renditions of two very much underrappreciated varieties. One to keep an eye on, and some.
"Looks good post bottling. Light on its feet, but still there is a silty tannin if you search for it. All those juicy fruits, red florals and kitchen spices etc. Cinsault has this varietal watermelon/pomegranate thing which has always appealed to me, but it needs to be balanced out with some spice. | Rudimentary winemaking, didn’t reinvent the wheel. 30% or so whole bunch, macerated for 10 or so days. Only 7 months in oak, which I think is an important element. 2 months in stainless prior to bottling.
I like Cinsault, Brash Higgins has always made a lovely example (hi Brad!). As have a few guys in the Barossa, Spinifex is the first that comes to mind. It’s important for warmer regions to have the ability to make wines that are fundamentally lighter. Anyway, we should all drink more cinsault." - Thanks Simon, nailed it.
2024 S. Caica Cinsault
$43.00
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