Saltram No. 1 2021
- 95
- $100
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Vintage conditions were excellent for the No. 1 and they’re manifested in a rich and utterly satisfying drop. It successfully straddles the line of opulence and daintiness, with pretty aromas of violets and lush characters of chocolate, dried red and black fruits, smoke and olive, as well as some spicy cinnamon. The palate shows powerful and bright flavours and grippy tannins that are starting to integrate and soften, resulting in a silky wine that enlivens the senses (I know that sounds a bit wine wanky, but trust me, you’ll believe me when you try it).
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.
