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2012 Brash Higgins GR/M Grenache Mataro

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$37. 99
Bottle
$455.88 Dozen
Minimum 12 bottles
Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2018-2019)
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Stelvin
A co-ferment of 70% Grenache and 30% Mataro which has been aged for 8 months in French hogsheads. Near opaque deep dark red black tinged colour with very dark red hue. Pronounced black raspberry top notes bound from the glass followed by some black cherry, liquorice, subtle earth and spice notes. Medium to full bodied with rich succulent black raspberry flavours to the fore followed by some liquorice and spicy earth. Dryish finish with solid supportive tannins but still very fine grained. Opulent mouthfeel with long spicy black raspberry, liquorice and earth aftertaste. Only 224 cases produced.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Alc 14.5%