2016 Gibson Discovery Road Il Minestrone

Re-tasted on 23/10/2019
A blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Merlot, Primitivo, Tempranillo & Mataro. Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Ripe dark raspberry scents are followed by liquorice, dark cherries, earth and spicy dried herbs. Medium bodied the palate has a fleshy feel with generous dark cherry and dark raspberry flavours sitting over a touch of liquorice, earth, subtle dried herbs and pepper. Slightly dryish finish with polished tannins and a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.9%

A blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Merlot, Primitivo, Tempranillo & Mataro. Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Lifted dark raspberry and liquorice aromas overlay vanillin cedar, anise and spice notes. Soft and plush in texture, the palate is richly flavoured with dark plum, liquorice and dark raspberry flavours. Anise and subtle earth the undercard. Finishes spicy with velvet smooth tannins and a juicy medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.9%