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SB
Stuart Bowman-Hood
Principal / Owner, Frederick's Wine Company Ltd
WW
Will Willis
Principal / Owner, Fredericks Wine Company Ltd
Description
Controlled fermentation of the destemmed grape. Subsequent malolactic fermentation partially in barrel. Aged for 15 months in French -70% - and American -30% - Oak Barrels. Deep ruby colour. Intense and complex aromas of blackberry, plum and black cherry accompanied by notes of liquorice, vanilla and cedar, and a subtle mineral aroma of wet stones. Fresh, with excellent acidity, round and smooth tannins, full body and intense flavours of black fruit and sweet spices. Silky, elegant and persistent finish.
Awards
92 pts James Suckling
Certifications
Alcohol
14.2%
Analytical data
dry
2.8 g/l residual sugar
5.05 g/l acidity
Vineyard
Rioja Alavesa