Black & Ginger Great Western Cinco Rojas 2022
- 92
- $45
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Spanish varieties are mucho popular at the moment, so this blend of cinco rojas (five reds) makes lots of sense. Sourced from the relatively cool climes of Great Western, the blend includes Garnacha (Grenache), Graciano, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Tinta Cão and Touriga Nacional, although B&G claim that the proportions of each grape in the mix are a mystery even to them. Fair enough. What matters is how it smells and tastes, and both are lovely. With two years of age, there’s a mix of primary and tertiary characters: raspberry, black cherry, bramble, plum, herbs, stewed fruit and dried black fruits. It’s juicy and inky on the palate, with lingering length. Tasty drop.
Brendan is a Melbourne-based writer, filmmaker, playwright and composer. Since 2013, he has been published in national and regional Australian titles such as Halliday Magazine, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Grapegrower and Winemaker, Gippslandia, Gippsland Lifestyle, Yarra Valley and Ranges and Gippsland Country Life magazines. Brendan was a finalist for 2024 Wine Communicator Awards in the 'Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column' category. He has completed the WSET Level 3 course (gaining a Distinction) and has a passion for small producers of wine, beer and spirits. He is also the co-editor of 'I'm Not a Film Star: David Bowie as Actor' for Bloomsbury Academic.
