Lark Hill Sangiovese 2023

Fruit is from the certified biodynamic Dark Horse Vineyard in Murrumbateman. A mix of Mat6 and Coriole clone, with 30% whole bunches and remaining fruit crushed over the top. This really benefits from a swift decant to allow all the lofty red cherries, pomegranate seed and wild raspberry to come forth. There is togarashi, oregano and pickled plum with a welter weight of acidity and granular tannins that lead the palate to new heights of textural wonder. Cherry roll ups and brittle brown bark with a hint of amaro bitters. A fascinating wine that punches well about its price tag. Built for drinking now or in 3-6 years further, this would make a pasta Aglio e olio with extra chillis a weeknight hit.

Shanteh Wale

Contributor at Wine Companion

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.

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