Ochota Barrel's 'Texture Like Sun' Field Red
Body: Light
Grapes: Grenache (60%), Syrah (15%), Gewurztraminer (13%), Pinot Noir (6%), Pinot Meunier (6%)
Region: South Australia
Vintage: 2024
Winemaker: Amber Ochota
Winemaking: The clusters were kept separate and cold soaked for a few days, then fermentation kicked off naturally in small, open-top fermenters with 60% of the clusters intact and the remainder de-stemmed. The fruit was hand plunged multiple times a day over the course of about 7-12 days prior to being basket-pressed to old French barriques for aging. Amber made the barrel selections for the blend after a few months of aging then blended the wines to tank to settle. It was bottled without fining and just a small addition of sulfur and a pad filtration. - winemaker notes
ABV: 12.1%
Volume: 750ml
Serving Suggestion: Chilled
Vibrant Grenache-based red features lively aromas of sour cherry, pomegranate, and white pepper. The palate is juicy with a hint of stem bitterness and bright, dazzling acidity. Drink chilled, either as an apéritif or in a park (or both). - winemakers notes
