LVDO Mt Torrens Ironstone Syrah Sangiovese Merlot 2023
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- $44
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The Syrah, Sangiovese and Merlot blend comes from Mt Torrens. 50% whole bunch and 30% intracellular fermentation for 48 days. It spent 8 months in ancient French hogsheads 15+ years old. This is an example of thinking outside the box and being malleable to the seasons. In a vintage with lower yields the varieties have been blended to achieve optimum quality and an entirely new style from LVDO. Look, it’s not a shy wine. There is sage leaf, ancho chilli and green peppercorn. So too are Bing cherries, ripe tomato vine and raspberry. Soft and plush tannins with a direct line of acidity. It’s crunchy and bright with a thread of herbal nuance. Drink now. This is perfect for a big bucket of chicken wings and mates that make you smile.
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.
