Fortified NV – Black Market Deal #39754
- Sweet, opulent
- McLaren Vale
What do you get when you put the last grapes of the season, from the epic terroir of McLaren Vale, in the hands of a top notch producer? A 98 point fortified is what you get! This wine deserves all 98 of those points and is a spectacular example of what we can do with fortifieds in Australia. The dark and viscous wine is a nod to PXs of southern Spain, with a bit more freshness, and aged to perfection to rival many a top Port. Molasses, brandy-soaked raisins and caramelised banana lead the charge in this layered and complex wine, and it’s super-rich, without being cloying. I’d swap dessert for this dessert wine any day.
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What is a Black Market deal?
Black Market deals are only made possible if we don’t reveal the maker’s brand on site. The wines are the genuine article – absolutely no cleanskins or fake brands, just dangerously good value. You won’t find out what it is until it hits your doorstep, but you won’t regret it. Just keep it on the down low.
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Specs
- Region
- McLaren Vale
- Vintage
- NV
- Cellaring
- 2040
- Preservatives
- Sulphites
- Alcohol by Vol.
- 18.5%
- Closure
- Cork
- Bottle Vol
- 750mL
- Blend Info
- is a secret
- Serving Temp.
- 10.0°C
Region
McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale is a region that lives in the shadow of the hype of the Barossa. While it has played on Shiraz as its drawcard, and continues to battle (quite rightly) with the supreme power of the Barossa, perhaps the most exciting wines from this region are its old vine Grenache and Mataro (Mourvedre/Monastrell - whatever you want to call it), and its more recent foray into Spanish and Italian varietals. Both the sun's warmth and the reliable salty afternoon gully breeze make the climate closer to Mediterranean than many other Aussie regions, and some of the Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo and Sangiovese from here are sublime (to name only a few). Awareness, proper consideration and sense of place are key attributes to the region's success, and its recent win against urbanisation reinforces the value of the viticultural region.