Wines

2020 Basso Garnacha

Stephen Says

“Lighter, warm-climate red wines based on Grenache particularly from McLaren Vale have a growing place on the tables of Australian diners”

From the Latin Bassus, meaning low, Basso is low in additions and speaks clearly of the place from which it comes.

Flavour: Raspberry liqueur, red apple skin, autumn, dark spice and cinnamon; a seductive perfume that is vibrant
Texture: Youthful and magically medium bodied. Tea like tannins, that are super fine and linger, carry the red fruits
Goes with: Slow roasted shoulder of lamb with couscous, dates and almonds by Claudia Roden in ‘Med: A Cookbook’
Cellaring: Perfect now but will happily hang around for five years, maybe longer