The square root of five is the unsung hero of the golden ratio:
When you learn about the golden ratio you then have to decide, does it mean the world is less complicated than we think, or is it more?
The golden ratio is level 10 fascinating. It underpins the fibonacci sequence (1,1,2,3,5,8,13...), can help explain the dimensions of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the pattern of branches on a tree and the spirals on a pine cone. It can explain patterns in the stock market and is found in the art of Salvador Dali and the music of Debussy. For the bibly or Indiana Jones types, the Ark of the Convenant has the dimensions of 2.5 by 1.5 cubits (~1.6666). If you don't find all this amazing then you have to have a good hard look at yourself. I'm 100% positive that this is amazing.
Site: King River Estate, King Valley, Victoria. Red loam over alluvial sub soils.
Production: The last edition was way back in 2022 and was a global sensation! The 2024 is 100% Sangiovese from King River Estate - a spectacular vineyard nestled between the King River itself and a stunning bluff - near the sleepy town of Edi in the King Valley Wine Region. Wild fermented with as much whole berry as possible in small open vats at our mountain winery in Whitlands. Twice daily gentle hand plunges throughout its maceration time with fractions pressed off over the course of 18 days. The ruby rosé portions and the more savoury longer skin contact portions were blended together post-ferment to make a delightfully vibrant light red. Aged in stainless steel for 6 months and then bottled unfined and unfiltered with a small addition of sulphur.
Tasting notes: A nose of five spice, goji berry and pink daisy with a luscious palate of raspberry, plum and black pepper. We recommend this with CWA sponge cake with pink icing. Originally designed to drink cold, the umami of the Sangiovese retaining its punch at low temp and the grippy tannins making for a dry chewy finish but ultimately works just as well at ambient temperature.
