I rang Wes and told him I'm not on board with this wine. He response was nothing but a that of someone who possesses a growth mindset. In short, he said Fiano is a variety he is still working out how far he can push particularly with texture and phenolics. A risk and reward scenario he says. If reward is all you seek, charge at his Juxtasposed Old Vine Grenache 2018.
This Fiano is certainly a wine that needs food. Wes reckons a Thai curry is the go. A heat spike two days in a row just prior to picking contributed to a challenging crop. The wine was handled normally and then barrel fermented without sulphur.
Poached white peaches and cut pears tuck themselves away very much in the background. I just can't escape the oxidised apple scents and flavours through the mouth. A touch of nuttiness plus ginger spice whip in just on exit as the mouth starts to salivate from a red apple like acidity. Not one for me but find that curry.
Drink now.
86/100
Region: McLaren Vale
RRP: $26
Source: Sample
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