Colab and Bloom Montepulciano 2021
- 90
- $23.99
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Fresh picked violets, black cherry and mulberry aromas are layered with olive tapenade, thyme and rosemary. Crushed granite and clove studs then rise with peaky acidity and integrated tannins. A cola spice bitterness rounds out the fruit on the finish. This medium bodied wine has plenty of room for pairing with interesting dishes – try Moroccan chicken with lemon zest, black olives and cous cous.
Shanteh cut her teeth at Sydney’s Award-Winning Quay restaurant where she worked for over a decade and was Head Sommelier from 2018 till 2022. She has been nominated for the Good Food Guide Sommelier of the Year award on three occasions and claims that her experience as a Len Evans scholar as one of the highlights of her career. Shanteh hosts her own weekly podcast ‘Over A Glass’ with the Deep in the Weeds Network and spends her time writing for various publications and judging at numerous wine shows across the country.
