wine
Larrikin III NV - 2007 Bottling
Production:
A Fusion of 2003 2004 2005 2006 and 2007 Vintages
Fully co-fermented blend of Grenache 42% Shiraz 32% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% And Mataro 6%
2760 Bottles blended and comitted to glass 30th of May 2007
Philosophy:
The Larrikin 111 lives the spirit of the philosophy;
Why the Blend...?? It tastes good! Why non Vintage...?? It tastes good! Why do it at all… refer to the previous answers!!
The Larrikin III is the product of a lot of left of centre thinking some seriously good fruit and a scant regard for convention. The bottom line is (whimsy aside) it’s SERIOUS because it’s GOOD... But it’s not ‘Rocket Science’, it’s a bottle of wine. END OF STORY!!
Colour::
Deep inky black with intense purple fringes lifting to hints of crimson brick on the meniscus.
Nose:
Initially the nose is filled with fat rich aromas of spicy yeast buns redolent with plums. Soaring over these rich base notes is a heady combination of red berry compote layered with cassis and red currant finishing with a black boy rose petal perfume.
Palate:
Rich yeasty plum pudding studded with preserved red berries and raspberry finishing notes. An intense mouth filling richness that lingers on and on combined with the intense fruit sweetness lift and project the flavours throughout the whole palate. The gentle suggestion of coconut vanilla from the American oak leaves the palate clean and uncluttered. Bold but beautifully balanced… not for those seeking a shy and retiring wine!!!
Purchase:
3 bottle case.
