Tar & Roses Heathcote Sangiovese 2021 (Australia)

Tar & Roses Heathcote Sangiovese 2021 (Australia)French oak Mulberry Walnut Long finish "Medium to deep red colour with a glint of purple and a walnutty, dried herb and earthy bouquet rather than berry fruit. The wine is firm and grippy in the mouth with abundant tannin, the mid palate full and rich and generous, balancing the significant tannins. A serious red with proper Sangiovese structure and real potential. Time will build some complexity here" Huon Hooke, Real Review Cherry red in the glass.

• French oak
• Mulberry
• Walnut
• Long finish

"Medium to deep red colour with a glint of purple and a walnutty, dried herb and earthy bouquet rather than berry fruit. The wine is firm and grippy in the mouth with abundant tannin, the mid-palate full and rich and generous, balancing the significant tannins. A serious red with proper Sangiovese structure and real potential. Time will build some complexity here" Huon Hooke, Real Review

Cherry red in the glass. Lifted mulberry characters with dusty earth and spice. Fine substantial tannins and crunchy acidity sit well with the sour cherry fruit flavours. Medium bodied with dried herbs on the palate and a long finish.

The fruit was machine harvested into 2.5t steel bins, transported directly to the winery for immediate processing, then crushed in static fermenters and pumped over twice a day for approximately 20 minutes each time. The temperature and acid levels were monitored constantly and adjusted as necessary. After completing fermentation, the wine was pressed to tank using an air bag press. It was racked off gross lees to barrel for maturation in mainly older used barriques. The barrels were checked and topped each month.

Food Pairing: Fresh homemade pasta and Puttanesca sauce with rocket salad and balsamic vinegar.