Balgownie Estate Shiraz 2020 fronsac a sly wink to the

a sly wink to the volcanic activity from 35 million years before

The orange wine in Fabien‘s selection is the Skin-Contact Maceration and it’s delicious

As well as Mourvèdre (80%)

biodynamic vineyard close to the banks of the Gironde River

If you’d like an intro to what they’re capable of at 1/3 the price try their 2015 Chianti Classico

Balgownie Estate Shiraz 2020 fronsac a sly wink to theColour is brick red and some browning at the rim to be expected due to age. The bouquet shows lifted , spicy red and black fruits with cedar oak in accompaniment. Bright raspberry and plum fruits show on the concentrated pallet guided by fine tannins to a persistent finish. Lovely now but will hold for another 5 years. Serve with medium rare porterhouse with a red wine jus.