LattaVINO 2022 Rouge Deluxe

Notes from Owen Latta:
This release of Rouge Deluxe sees this cuvée move away from 100% Syrah to include some delicious Grenache, a small surplus from the Certified Organic Landsborough Chapoutier vineyard under the guidance of Cory Hope became available. The Syrah was 80% whole bunch in open concrete fermenters harvested from Block 5 ( a stunning site with shattered quartz ironstone). Grenache was destemmed fermented separately with pump overs once a day. Walsh block Syrah from Coghills Creek (Eastern Peake Syrah grown by Frank Walsh) harvested on the 5th may 100% destemmed fermented in open concrete, two pump overs per day. All parcels were basket pressed & barrelled down in various sized casks from 228, 500 & 600L of French & Austrian coopers. Racked in February, Bottled with minimal Sulphur in March. A big nod to the southern Rhône here.. Loving this combination with the Grenache providing a nice supple texture & lending some tannins from the Landsborough site into the bunchy syrah & the cold climate syrah spice. Dig in, perfect for the winter wonderland & beyond.