Description
TASTING NOTES
A very concentrated, focussed blend with layers of deep fruit. The character is expectedly somewhat “wild” a little brambly with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, dark spices, with vanilla scents and a distinct, concentrated red-fruit focus. Great for laying down and keeping for at least ten years but already rewarding if allowed to breathe in a decanter.
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Deliciously matched with risotto, sensuously truffled pasta. Ideal for flavoursome grills, lamb and beef.
HARVEST
A hand-picked selection of the first ripest fruit.
Yield: 2-3 tons/ha Grenache – planted 1959, 6 tons/ha from Syrah – planted 1999
IN THE CELLAR
Taken to the cellar and cool soaked prior to fermentation, then taken to old French oak barrels for 12 months. At this point a further selection takes place before blending and the final blend goes back to old barrels to marry and harmonise over the following 12 months. After almost 2 years languishing in a cool cellar the Gypsy is stable with the oak.
ANALYSIS
Alc: 14.5
TA: 6.0
RS: 3.2
pH: 3.39
