Joven-style Sangiovese from the Whistling Eagle Vineyard in Heathcote, made by fellow writer James Scarcebrook . Bright ruby red, it’s a bright and youthful style with jubey dark berry fruit, no oak and then sandpaper tannins. Good varietal character and nice tannins. It finishes a tad spirity, but that doesn’t destroy the charm. Good. Best drinking: within the next five years. 17 /20, 90/100. 14.5%, $34.99 . Vino Intrepido website. Would I buy it? Worth a glass
About me – Andrew Graham
At 18, I started working in a small suburban bottleshop, largely to buy cheap beer. It was my first year of university, slogging through physics and chemistry, so a liquor shop seemed like fun. But then, I fell in love with wine and craft beer, and it took over my life.
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