2022 CRFT Mencia

From the Schmitt vineyard in the Barossa sub-region of Vine Vale, this is a light and bright expression of Mencia full of verve and energy.

Fragrant and lifted on the nose with and tea leaves with floral notes of pink flowers and Turkish Delight. The palate is lush, with fine tannins, a fleshy texture, and a deep earthy character.

Australian Mencia may still be in its infancy, but if this wine is a sign of things to come, we are all in on it!

93 points
"Black is the abiding theme: black as night in colour, dark blackberries, black licorice, black Vegemite-yeasty savouriness. Generous and supple, it's all wrapped up in bold tannin."
- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)

92 points
"Lovely stuff. Easy drinking, supple flow, bolder expression of the variety...A sense of good energy to it all and the acidity is to the task of refreshing the palate each sip. Good gear.
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)