Hahndorf Hill is the only producer of Zweigelt in Australia - Austria's favourite red grape variety. In line with trends towards enjoying lighter red wines - especially for luncheons and hot summer days - this wine has a 12.5% alcohol level, but is deep and complex in flavour and aromatics.
Just under half of the hand-harvested grapes were placed as whole bunches in stainless steel, with the remainder of the fruit pumped over on top after being destemmed and crushed. At completion of fermentation the wine was transferred to old French barriques for 9 months prior to bottling.
The perfumed nose is an explosion of cassis and gentle spice, whilst the palate is vibrant with fresh cherries, crushed rosemary and clove spice that's well balanced with a juicy acidity and long, gentle tannin structure.
Perfectly matched to all spicy meat dishes, seafood, pork, chicken, all salads and tomato-based dishes. But mostly lamb's new best friend
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