2023 Simon Says Saperavi
2023 Simon Says Saperavi
Saperavi originates from the Kakhetti region in central-eastern Georgia. The name “Saperavi” translates from Georgian to English as “Ink” & when you look at the colour in your glass you will understand why. It’s as black as the ace of spades. You do not make Rose from Saperavi, you make generous, textured, full-bodied red wines..
TASTES LIKE Satsuma plum, violets and blueberries. Fresh acidity and firm tannin structure.
DRINK WITH If I had a chef friend I would request roast grouse with a mountain of root veggies, but a roast beetroot risotto works just as nicely.
Vegan Friendly
VINTAGE SUMMARY The regions milder summer and warm autumn resulted in a gentle and slow ripening period, producing outstanding fruit. We didn’t have one day above 40C and only a handful above 35C. Fantastic conditions for ripening all wine-grape varieties, less so for a knock-off swing and cleansing ale at Port Willunga beach. Yields were generally lower compared to 2021 but flavour intensity is exceptional with amazing levels of natural acidity for both red and white wines. La Nina influenced vintage in much of eastern states, but McLaren ale had its mildest weather conditions in recent memory.
WINEMAKING: 7 day skin contact time. Open fermented. Hand plunged twice a day. Wild fermentation with temperature kept to less than 25C. Fermentation completed in old French oak for 11 months. No added acid, enzymes, tannin or fining agents. Vegan friendly
WINEMAKER : Andy Coppard
VITICULTURALIST: Matt Hatwell
VINEYARD: Chalk Hill Viticulture’s California Road Vineyard