Naming a wine can be challenging. No doubt we will receive a lot of scoffing for that comment based on our track record, but it's true. It can take weeks, even months to do each cuvee justice by perfectly matching its profile and story to a fitting name that reflects it.
The creative process is tortuous and takes hours of reminiscing, googling and vinous stimulation. Its bloody tough…..In most cases it would be easier naming your first child.
And then, sometimes everything just aligns and the world feels right and at peace.
So, what do you call a super wine made from 5 varieties from 5 different vineyards? A wine which lets each individual variety and site shine independently but harmoniously combine to create something beautiful and unique at the same time.
You name it after the super robot piloted by 5 space explorers.
Production: A kaleidoscopic blend featuring 30% Barbera, 30% Dolcetto, 20% Syrah, 10% Sangiovese and 10% Glera. The Barbera brings acidity and a beautiful colour
lift. The Dolcetto, a rose, gives delicate red fruits whilst the Syrah was all about structure and spice. Just a touch of Sangiovese for some chalky grip and the final seasoning
this year was Glera, soft, delicate and fruit forward which lightened everything up and took drinkability to a whole new level. All the wines were vinified seperately,
settled, racked and combined after blending trials to come together as one for 2 months in stainless steel tank. Bottled unfined, unfiltered with a small addition of sulphur.
Tasting notes: Designed to be chilled so get this in the fridge. Aromatics of Allens strawberries and cream with subtle alpine herbs. A soft palate of raspberries with the just ripe plum tannins and clean lines of acidity. Bloody delicious. Throw a bottle in the esky, pop the cap with mates and enjoy the ride.
