Evan Evans Barossa Valley Rosso 2022
- 94
- $28
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I liked this wine a lot, right from the first sniff. A blend of Montepulciano (a grape I’m happy to see being embraced more by Aussie winemakers), Shiraz, Mataro and Nero d’Avola, the nose is intensely fruity, turning savoury with a bit of air. It displays black cherry, raspberry, plum, pepper, vanilla, meat and beetroot, the tertiary characters only starting to show themselves. The real appeal is on the palate, as the flavours are full and rich, but not overwhelming, showing balance, brightness and never being overpowered by the 14% alcohol. I believe there’s the potential for it to improve even more, although it’s absolutely singing right now.
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.
