Hattingley Valley - Classic Reserve NV (750ml) Devin

Hattingley Valley - Classic Reserve NV (750ml) DevinA subtle hint of heady vanilla suggests the use of oak before ripe citrus notes take over on the nose. The palate then bursts open with generous notions of green and yellow apple and tapers towards a pure, lasting and serene note of lemon freshness. All this happens against a lovely backdrop of yeasty richness, still informed by that vanilla note. Lovely, balanced and moreish, it has a dry and lasting finish.

which reached its natural conclusion on the eve of the arrival of tropical storm Ophelia

food-friendly finish

or pair it with a mushroom risotto

This has a subtle nose of cranberries

but along with his business partner Fiona managed vineyards in Clarendon and McLaren Vale (Fiona is basically employed as his full time farmer)

Dark red in color and has a rich structure and a long persistence

Might even expand its flavour profile

slightly acidic and tannic taste

100% certified Kosher

First vintage of this wine: 2007

it may be a bit too much

It is aged in large