Harvey River Estate Barbera 2022

The third vintage of this wine. Plenty of aromatics jumping out of the glass, with some nice typicity. Breezy purple fruit, wine gum, aniseed ring lolly, grilled blood orange, crushed tar and a bit of meatiness simmering well below. There’s some vibrant purple berried fruit on the palate and plenty of acidity which defies the alcohol in this and the density. Bit of a balsamic, slightly medicinal  lift on the nose that works. Ribena and compote on palate, with a slightly menthol, fruit cough syrupy tone, but there’s a compelling abundance and rustic crushed gravelly tannic grip that is rather pleasing. It’s a big wine that wears its size well thanks to high vibe acidity, though that alcohol shows some heat on the back palate. And though it’s running a little short towards the finish line, there is certainly pleasure and interest to be found here.