Ngeringa J.E Assemblage Red 2007

NOTES

A new vineyard in an ancient place with a powerful philosophy entwining them....  Situated below the Mount Barker summit in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Ngeringa is tended by the overlooking mystique of the rocks that are the Mount Barker and the traditional lores that surround them. Nourished through the simplicity of biodynamic farming practices, we believe Ngeringa carries an energy which identifies its individuality and sense of place.

Erinn and Janet’s approach to both the growing and the making of the wine is purposely traditional doing much in the vineyard by hand and being as least interventionist in the winemaking as possible.  They aim to create wines of a traditional style with elegance and structure.  Their minimalist approach favours hand harvest and small batch winemaking, only wild fermentation and the use of minimal new (French) oak.

TASTING NOTES

Predominantly Syrah with fractions of Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and Tempranillo, J.E Assemblage Red is bright and lively on the nose, smacking of ripe dark cherries, raspberry fruit and succulent freshly melted cocoa.  The palate in texture is like walking down a chalk-dusty bush track while sucking on juicy red cherries and dark chocolate. Earthy in length and savoury to finish.