Stonehaven Limited Vineyard Release Padthaway Nero d’Avola 2025

Another Italian immigrant, this example of Nero is grown in the Padthaway region. The grape is making some very fine red wines in its adopted home and this is a particularly enjoyable example. Dark purple/maroon in colour, there is an intriguing nose with notes of freshly unearthed beetroot, coffee grinds, a touch of chocolate, plums and black fruits. Good intensity, there is a juicy and expressive palate with fine acidity running the full journey. Serious length and seemingly endless flavours, there is a lot to like here. Enjoy this over the next six to eight years.