Full bloom in a glass, this Mankai blend from In Praise of Shadows has the swagger and charisma to steal the limelight at your next barbecue.
Mankai, which translates to “full bloom” in Japanese, delivers a seriously versatile blend of Grenache, Touriga and Graciano. Pretty dried purple flowers, meaty char things plus exotic spices ripple through the core. There’s a flicker of tomato paste adding savoury intrigue, while some ironstone feels aren't far from the action. Baked blueberries, cherries and canned plums bring plenty of appeal. Dried herbs linger in the background, adding another layer of complexity. This is the kind of wine that knows exactly what it wants to be. It's relaxed, generous and incredibly food-friendly, pizza, burgers, barbecues and paella are right in its line of sight, and it has them all covered. Love it.
92/100
Region: McLaren Vale
