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The juice was then cold settled before being inoculated with a \u003cbr\u003ecultured yeast and fermented at cool temperatures for just under a month. \u003cbr\u003eAt sugar dryness the tank component had its yeast lees stirred weekly, \u003cbr\u003ewhilst the oak component went through spontaneous malo-lactic and \u003cbr\u003ereceived fortnightly batonnage. Total maturation of 5 months prior to \u003cbr\u003efiltering and bottling.\u003cbr\u003e Winemaker\u003cbr\u003e  CELLARING POTENTIAL\u003cbr\u003e TECHNICAL\u003cbr\u003e Andrew Hardy\u003cbr\u003e Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale\u003cbr\u003e Fiano\u003cbr\u003e 2024\u003cbr\u003e Light straw\u003cbr\u003e Enticing with notes of nashi pear, white\u003cbr\u003e flowers and citrus\u003cbr\u003e Fresh minerality is underscored by a textural and \u003cbr\u003ebalanced palate evoking green apple and pear on \u003cbr\u003ea long and satisfying finish.\u003cbr\u003e Drink Now, 3-5 years\u003cbr\u003e Alc 11.5% - TA 7.6 - RS 0.35 - pH 3.04\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003e'...yielding a textural sway, and a keenly judged one at that.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"score\"\u003e93 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text\"\u003eFrom vines planted on the family vineyard in '11, this was fermented in steel and older oak, with the barrel portion going through mlf; both parcels were lees stirred. Picked early, this is coolly aromatic, in a refined way, with cape gooseberry, nashi, celery seed, tomatillo, butter lettuce and green apple sorbet. That barrel component has fleshed out the mid-palate, yielding a textural sway, and a keenly judged one at that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"metadata\"\u003eHalliday Wine Companion 2026, 03 Feb 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S.Smith \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46150038192363,"sku":"NEG201","price":311.88,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/7012\/5035\/files\/ox-hardy-upper-tintara-fiano-2023-med.png?v=1777546186"},{"product_id":"merlesco-merlot","title":"Primo Estate Merlesco Merlot 2024 x 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eMERLESCO \u003cbr\u003ePerfect for sharing with friends on a warm summer evening, Merlesco is a deliciously uncomplicated, juicy and fresh ‘little Merlot’.  Enjoy this young red lightly chilled and served alfresco over Summer.  \u003cbr\u003eTASTING NOTE \u003cbr\u003eVibrant bouquet of blackberry, blueberry and cherry fruit. Juicy young forest fruits are balanced by good acidity and soft tannins on the palate. Deliciously refreshing and quaffable. \u003cbr\u003eVINEYARD REGIONS  \u003cbr\u003eOur McLaren Vale vineyard on the valley floor enjoys sunny days and cooling evening breezes from the nearby ocean. \u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE CONDITIONS  \u003cbr\u003eThe weather remained cool until the end of March, when days warmed quickly. Low yields and a dry start to the year accelerated ripening. Harvest was completed in perfect autumn weather by late \u003cbr\u003eMarch. \u003cbr\u003eWINEMAKING \u003cbr\u003eNight harvesting and stainless-steel fermentation kept the fruit pristine and created a wine that is rich, soft, and full of juicy fruit. Light pumping-over to extract colour was followed by gentle pressing and just four months ageing in old oak barrels to keep the fruit flavours fresh and young.  \u003cbr\u003eHarvest March 2024 Oak 4 months in old oak Alcohol 13% Winemakers Joe Grilli \u0026amp; Tom Garrett Peak drinking Drink now! \u003cbr\u003eFood Antipasti, pizza or pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S.Smith \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46150039732459,"sku":"NEG225","price":275.88,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/7012\/5035\/files\/primo-estate-merlesco-2019-med.png?v=1777546190"},{"product_id":"il-briccone-shiraz-sangiovese","title":"Primo Estate Il Briccone Shiraz Sangiovese 2024 x 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eI L BRICCONE \u003cbr\u003eWe have teamed rich, juicy Shiraz with the savoury Sangiovese grape in this 'rogue' blend. The result is a full-bodied winter red brimming with plum, pepper and spice. \u003cbr\u003eTASTING NOTE \u003cbr\u003eVibrant red berry fruit with attractive spice notes. The palate is full bodied with plum and pepper. The Sangiovese gives a burst of refreshing cherry fruit and a savoury finish. Spicy and elegant. \u003cbr\u003eVINEYARD REGIONS  \u003cbr\u003eOur McLaren Vale vineyards on the valley floor enjoy cooling sea breezes and warm days, giving full fruit flavours and spicy notes.  \u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE CONDITIONS  \u003cbr\u003eA mild winter and dry spring set up small, concentrated Shiraz berries.  Warm, sunny days through late summer delivered rich, ripe flavours and silky tannins, with lifted spice and depth that reflect a standout McLaren Vale vintage. \u003cbr\u003eWINEMAKING \u003cbr\u003eThe fruit was crushed directly into traditional open-topped fermenters then manually pumped-over. Open-topped fermentation is at the heart of Primo Estate’s red wine style. Joe says: ‘The soul of a red wine is release where air meets the fermenting skins’. \u003cbr\u003eHarvest March 2024 Grapes 85% Shiraz, 15% Sangiovese Oak 12 months in older oak barrels Alcohol 14% Winemakers Joe Grilli \u0026amp; Tom Garrett Peak drinking Will reward 5-7 years of \u003cbr\u003ecellaring. Food pasta with a rich ragu sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S.Smith \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46150039765227,"sku":"NEG227","price":299.88,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/7012\/5035\/files\/primo-estate-il-briccone-shiraz-sangiovese-2019-med.png?v=1777546190"}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlelux.com.au\/collections\/2024.oembed?page=4","provider":"Bottle Lux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}