Ad Hoc Cruel Mistress Pinot Noir 2024 vs Santa Julia Vinos Naturales Malbec Organic 2024
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £15.99 | £15.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Larry Cherubino | Santa Julia |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Malbec |
| Region | — | Mendoza |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Ad Hoc Cruel Mistress Pinot Noir 2024
Ad Hoc Cruel Mistress Pinot Noir is another wonderful wine from acclaimed winemaker Larry Cherubino. Sourced from various locations in the Great Southern region, the fruit underwent fermentation using a blend of wild fermentation and selected yeasts, alongside 1-3 year old French oak, for a duration of 6 months before being bottled. This wine showcases the elegance and complexity that makes Great Southern Pinot Noir so distinctive. Why You'll Love It This is quality Great Southern Pinot Noir from Larry Cherubino, one of Western Australia's most respected winemakers. The Great Southern region is renowned for producing some of Australia's finest cool-climate Pinot Noir, with the diversity of vineyard sites creating exceptional complexity. The combination of wild fermentation and selected yeasts, along with 6 months in French oak, creates a wine with remarkable depth and silky texture at an outstanding price. Meet the Producer Larry Cherubino is one of Western Australia's most acclaimed winemakers, known for crafting wines of exceptional quality and character. His Ad Hoc range showcases the diversity and quality of Western Australian wine regions, with a focus on cool-climate varieties and meticulous winemaking. Production Sourced from various locations in the Great Southern region, benefiting from the diversity of this cool-climate area. The fruit underwent fermentation using a blend of wild fermentation and selected yeasts to enhance complexity. The wine was aged for 6 months in 1-3 year old French oak barrels, adding subtle structure while preserving the delicate fruit character. Tasting Notes Aromas of graphite, minerals, and luscious black cherries are evident on the nose, complemented by a subtle hint of spicy oak lending a supportive element. The palate is softly textured and lively, revealing fresh flavours of black cherry alongside earthy undertones of beetroot. The wine culminates with a gentle, silky finish. Perfect Pairings Enjoy with duck, roasted chicken,
Santa Julia Vinos Naturales Malbec Organic 2024
Santa Julia Vinos Naturales Malbec is a deep red organic wine from Mendoza, Argentina, with violet hues and bursting with fresh fruit aromas of plums and cherries. Full-bodied and structured, the palate is rich and expressive, leading to a pleasant, lingering finish reminiscent of plum jam. Crafted with minimal intervention and no added sulfites, this wine showcases the pure essence of Mendoza Malbec. Why You'll Love It This is organic Malbec at its purest—natural, expressive, and beautifully authentic. Vinos Naturales specialises in organic, minimal-intervention winemaking, producing wines that highlight the purity of the fruit and the Mendoza terroir. Grapes are hand-harvested and cultivated without chemical inputs, fermented with natural yeasts and bottled unfiltered with no added sulfites. The result is a wine that reflects the winery's commitment to sustainability and authenticity, offering exceptional character and drinkability. Vineyard & Production Sourced from organically grown, hand-picked grapes in Mendoza, ensuring only the healthiest fruit contributes to the wine's depth and freshness. Fermented with natural yeasts and bottled unfiltered, with no added sulfites. Minimal human intervention allows the true character of the Malbec grape to shine, creating a pure and authentic expression of the variety and terroir. Tasting Notes This full-bodied Malbec opens with aromas of fresh plums and cherries, layered with violet notes. The palate is rich and structured, showing concentrated fruit character with excellent natural acidity. The finish is smooth and slightly jammy, with a pleasant lingering quality that showcases the essence of Mendoza Malbec. Perfect Pairings A versatile food wine, perfect with empanadas, grilled vegetables, tapas-style dishes, grilled meats, or Argentine cuisine. Serve slightly chilled. Also excellent with barbecued meats and hearty stews. The Blend 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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