Taltarni Sangiovese 2021
- 90
- $32
- Drink by: 2024-2028
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Predominantly Sangiovese 87% with a dollop of Shiraz 7% and Cabernet Sauvignon 6%. The tale begins its tale with red Morello cherries, rhubarb stem and macerated pomegranate topped with blackcurrant pie and quince paste. There’s an undergrowth and hint of field mushroom with a touch of vanilla bean and crushed cocoa nibs. Hints of savoury sun dried capsicum that meets with bay leaf and fresh thyme. There is true Sangiovese acidity and structure bolstered by the Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz fruit. The wine integrates an old world feel of tart Sangiovese but with a friendly outstretched hand of varieties we know and love. This will please an assorted group of red drinkers. Drink with barbecued lamb ribs, fresh oregano and the garlic tahini sauce.
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.
