RAGA Five Rivers 2024
- 92
- $40
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Created by former high-end sommelier turned winemaker Sid Pachare, this multi-varietal blend sits clearly in a contemporary, early picked, bright, light red style zone. The mix is 40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, a modern day riff on what might otherwise be thought of as a Bordeaux blend, here expressing a fresh take in its flavours and textural lines in a New World, new-age way. Crimson to darker cherry with vitality and energy in its structure, acidity lively, tannins lightly dusting the finish, fruit reverbing in the last sip. Bright and breezy as a sunset companion, or a lip-smacking counter to rich, wintry eat-fests.
Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au
