Somos Carignan Cinsault 2018 Marathon Downs s by Wine maker John

s by Wine maker John Hancock and Robyn and Robert Wilson in London

matured in 45 gallon oak casks

Reminiscent of swimming in natural hot springs on a fresh autumn morning

Aromas of walnuts and very ripe white grapes which harmonize harmoniously with scents of spice (curry

Somos Carignan Cinsault 2018 Marathon Downs s by Wine maker John2018 was a warmer vintage than 17, so perversely Ben & Mauricio picked the fruit less ripe than in 2017. It was picked on the ripeness of the Carignan and looked great at 20 Brix with the Cinsault at 16. Both varieties come off of two rows from a single vineyard on Kangarilla Rd, in McLaren Vale proper. This is as close to a Vale Floor as you can get, dense clay soils, very flat vineyard. The vineyard is quite young, so fruit is primary, and fruit