2021 Bank Barn Baco Noir

Harvest Date: September 25, 2021
Blend: 100% Baco Noir
Alcohol: 11.5%
Residual Sugar: 14.0 g/L
Titratable Acidity: 8.1 g/L
pH: 3.75
Cases Produced: 850 cases

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Deep purple in colour; intense, floral, blackberry nose with an ink note; medium-bodied, dry, juicy, herbal, blackberry flavour carried on lively acidity. 90 pts, Tony Aspler, O.C.

Vinification: Harvested from the Estate Vineyard in late September, destemmed and left in tank to ferment on the skins to provide optimal colour extraction. After fermentation the wine did not see any oak or additives before being filtered, sweetened slightly, and bottled.

Tasting notes: Classic Baco Noir aromas of black cherry, saddle leather and raspberry cordial. On the palate, the wine's refreshing acidity (with an earthy backbone adding weight and complexity) compliments the ebullient notes of black currant, cherry, and plum, creating a well-balanced, casual, light-bodied red.

Serving suggestions: Serve with casual, flavourful, punchy fare like smoked cheeses; seared duck or other game meat, especially with fruit condiments; prosciutto, salami, and other cured meats; country ham; rustic Italian dishes. Try it with Sue-Ann's Smashburgers.