DAN'S WINE BLOG- THIS WEEK'S WINE REVI

DAN'S WINE BLOG- THIS WEEK'S WINE REVI

THIS WEEK’S WINE REVIEW:

This week’s review is about one of my favourite big red varieties, Saperavi

originating in Georgia. I fell in love with Saperavi when I first tasted it – I

can recall that it was a 2008 vintage, one of the first, if not the very first

vintages of Saperavi grown in Australia. However, I can’t recall

whether it was from Gapsted Wines or Symphonia Wines (both in the King Valley).

This was followed almost immediately by the first vintage of Barossa Saperavi

from Patritti Wines.

Since then I have written several articles on the variety, most notably my article, “SAPERAVI THE Sensational”, in WBM

March/April 2017 (see link below),

in which I reviewed some Saperavi from Georgia and the

Finger Lakes region of New York State as well as all the Aussie ones available

at the time. I also assisted Hvino News (the official wine body of Georgia) to

get a sample of every Australian Saperavi entered into the SapPrize

global contest they ran to find the very best (non-Georgian) Saperavi

in the world. There were 19 Australian entries, winning 4 out of the 5 gold

medals awarded and with the Cirami Estate Riverland 2015 Saperavi winning the

Grand Prize of the golden tastevin and being named, “The Best non-Georgian Saperavi

in the World”.

So my expectations were rather high when I recently tasted the Lino Ramble McLaren Vale “SIMON SAYS’ 2022 Saperavi. This wild fermented wine is an absolute

doozy!! Deep, bright, inky-purple in colour, it has the classic Saperavi

bouquet of roasted beetroot, wild berries and a dash of dried herbs – very appealing. ?The palate is overflowing with divine, rich

flavours and has tight, crisp acidity on the lovely, long, lingering finish.

This wine is truly outstanding, slightly more in the Georgian style than the Aussie style as the

oak is very subtle and not really noticeable, whereas most made in the “Aussie

style” have noticeable if not predominating (when young) oak.

Congratulations Lino Ramble this magnificent wine is a fabulous bigger style red wine and

a world-class Saperavi. If the Hvino SapPrize were held again today,

this wine would be right up there with the highest scorers.? OUTSTANDING!

PS: Lino Ramble also make fabulous

Arinto, Grillo and Fiano, to mention but a few of their superb wines. Please

check them out – you will definitely enjoy their wines!? Cheers,

Dan T.

Winery Link:

www.linoramble.com.au

Article Link:? www.wineassist.com.au/dans-articles/saperavi-the-sensational




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