Black & Ginger Great Western Persephone 2023
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Persephone was the goddess of Spring in Greek mythology, so she’s probably a good deity to have on your side if you’re a winemaker. Named in her honour, this wine is a blend of Nero d’Avola, Aglianico and Nero di Troia, the latter a rare grape to find in Australia but hailing from the Italian region of Puglia. There’s a beautiful mix of characters here, from bright red cherry and raspberry, to deep black cherry, as well as some spice, herbs and liquorice. The dusty tannins give some grip on the teeth, while the mouthfeel is juicy and turns darker after some air. It’s great with food but is also a nice drop to just sip by itself on the couch.
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.
