Don't Tell Gary Shiraz 2022 vs Passitivo Appassimento Primitivo Organico Organic 2023
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £14.99 | £14.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | — | Paololeo |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Shiraz | Primitivo |
| Country | — | Italy |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Don't Tell Gary Shiraz 2022
Don't Tell Gary Shiraz is a striking Victorian Shiraz crafted with passion and precision by acclaimed winemaker Joanne Nash of McPherson Wines. Dark garnet in colour, it offers a rich bouquet of black cherry, blueberry and mixed spice, with subtle hints of pepper and soft oak beautifully integrated with ripe blackberry fruits. Medium-bodied with silky tannins, this is an elegant, expressive and perfectly balanced Australian red wine at an exceptional price. Why You'll Love It This is premium Victorian Shiraz crafted with a minimal intervention approach and a focus on purity of fruit. The wine is matured in 500L French oak puncheons (80% new, 20% one-year-old), creating exceptional structure and complexity. With careful winemaking and premium fruit selection, it delivers the elegance and refinement of top-quality Victorian Shiraz at outstanding value. Meet the Producer McPherson Wines, under the guidance of winemaker Joanne Nash, sources only premium Victorian Shiraz grapes. Known for her minimal intervention approach, Joanne focuses on purity of fruit and careful winemaking to produce wines of exceptional quality and character. Production Grapes are harvested from selected premium parcels and gently crushed. Primary fermentation is followed by maturation in 500L French oak puncheons, with 80% new and 20% one-year-old barrels, allowing the wine to undergo malolactic fermentation and develop structure and complexity. Minimal intervention throughout preserves the wine's natural expression. Tasting Notes Vibrant on the nose with black cherry, blueberry and spice notes. The palate is medium-bodied and silky, showing blackberry fruit, integrated oak and soft, elegant tannins. The finish is long, refined and expressive. Perfect Pairings Pairs beautifully with charcuterie and cheese, chargrilled steak, roasted lamb, hearty meat pie or barbecued meats. An excellent choice for special occasions and fine dining. Grape Variety 100% Shiraz
Passitivo Appassimento Primitivo Organico Organic 2023
Passitivo Primitivo Organic Appassimento is a rich and expressive wine from southern Puglia, crafted from carefully selected Primitivo grapes. Deep ruby in colour, it opens with ripe cherry and black cherry aromas, complemented by spicy notes and hints of coconut and chocolate. The palate is well-structured and smooth, with elegant tannins and a lingering finish of forest fruits. Why You'll Love It This is organic Appassimento winemaking at its finest. Using the traditional "Il giro del Picciolo" technique, the stems are choked before harvest to naturally dehydrate the berries for 12 days, concentrating aromas and sugars without removing the grapes from the vine. Hand-harvested from clay-rich soils using the traditional "Alberello Basso" bush vine method, the wine is aged for five months in second-use American oak barriques and six months in stainless steel. Certified organic and crafted by winemaker Nicola Leo, it's an exceptional expression of Puglia terroir with remarkable depth and complexity. Meet the Producer Winemaker Nicola Leo focuses on organic viticulture and traditional techniques that respect the land and express the unique terroir of Apulia. The estate combines careful vineyard management with innovative methods like pre-harvest drying to concentrate flavours and enhance complexity. Production Primitivo grapes are hand-harvested from clay-rich soils in the Brindisi province using the "Alberello Basso" bush vine training method. A pre-harvest drying technique, "Il giro del Picciolo," chokes the stems to naturally dehydrate the berries for 12 days, concentrating aromas and sugars. After destemming and gentle crushing, fermentation takes place at 22–25°C for 8–10 days with frequent pumping over and délestage to enhance colour, aroma, and soft tannins. Malolactic fermentation follows. The wine is aged for five months in second-use American oak barriques and six months in stainless steel tanks, balancing richness, structure, and freshness. Tasting Notes Dee
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