MC by Three Dark Horses Grenache Touriga 2014 (McLaren Vale, SA)
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The most ‘conventional’ wine in the Three Dark Horses ‘Sinners’ Series, this is a blend of Vale Grenache and Touriga (75:25) with 50% whole bunches, wild yeast ferments, plenty of carbonic and minimal additions.
What a bright and vital number it is too, just loaded with jubey, bright redcurrant Grenache and some Touriga aromatics. There’s some excellent whole bunch spiciness and bitter tannins, the combo of meat and fruit sweetness working a treat.
Unconventional but utterly alive.Yes.
Details: 14%, Screwcap, $25
Source: Sample
Tasted: Dec 14
Drink: 2014-2020
Score: 17.7/20, 92/100
Would I buy it? A half bottle proposition, but would prefer to drink in a few months time.
Comment
Love the work of the 3 Dark Horses crew, had the pleasure of meeting one of them at the Adelaide Central Market