Pontifex Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019 Four Pillars SOTM Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)

Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)

Hand plunged every 12 hours then left to macerate on skins for an average vat time of 18 days

onto crushed ice or

Barrel spice

Pontifex Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019 Four Pillars SOTM Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)Pontifex Wines is a Barossa Valley vineyard owned by Sam and Helen Clarke of Thorn Clarke. Whilst still very much heavily involved with Thorn Clarke, Pontifex is a separate, small family concern that revolves around their own 17 acre vineyard where they live, between Tanunda and Nuriootpa. They produce just two wines a Shiraz and a Grenache Shiraz Mourvdre. Deep red with vibrant purple hues. Aromas of rich dark fruit; blackberry, dark plum and