Moppa Barossa Valley
100 % Saperavi
13.5% Alc
The Barossa 2023 vintage was the latest picking vintage this millennia. Late Autumn rainin May 2022 followed by plentiful rains during winter filled the soil profile. Above average rainfall continued in Spring with over 50 days of rain leading to more than double the long term average. Combined with moderate temperatures this weather delayed veraison until February. Summer was dry and moderate with few heat spikes meaning the grapes ripened slowly and were picked in the cooler months of March and April.
Harvested April 20
Whole berries kept for ferment
Fermented in small open top for 8 days
Gentle pump overs and hand plunging
14 months in seasoned French oak hogsheads
Filtered prior to bottling
Opaque and powerful crimson in color, this Saperavi presents an inky and brooding nose of fresh prune, chocolate cake, and toasty oak. The palate features a core of blood plum and purple fig, complexed with earthy warm spice and subtle savory oak. Fresh and vibrant black cherry cola entry leads to assertive yet supple tannins, with terrific balance and a long, powerful finish.
(Vintage 2022)
95 Points – Steve Leszczynski, QWine Reviews
95 Points – Top Gold medal and Trophy for Best of the rest, 2023 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show
94 Points – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
93 Points – Silver medal, 2023 Royal Adelaide Wine Show
92 Points – Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot