Nero d’Avola is Sicily’s key red, and rarely does it come as impressive as this at such a price. A savoury and textural wine of black plums, black cherries and liquorice, layered with dried herbs and finely structured tannins. A touch of brettanomyces (barrel yeast infection) adds gamey complexity and a metallic texture to the […]
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Authentic Clare cabernet at a bargain price, rich with blackcurrants and blackberries, a core of sweet fruit ripeness and a frame of firm, fine tannins. It’s great value at $12 at Jim’s Cellars, Nillumbik Cellars and No Frills Wine.
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