Final pick of the 2024 vintage today with the Hilltops Sagrantino and Montepulciano coming off. At the same time three new releases. The 2023 vintage of our Hilltop Fiano as well as two new wines: 4 Degrees, a chillable red; and Cantera, a red blend.
We are excited to have these two new wines.
4 Degrees draws inspiration from the clarette wines of Spain, there is bright fruit, fresh aromatics, plus enough tannin and acid to keep things interesting. Our path to a chillable red means blending rose sparkles base with red table wine. Montepulciano, Shiraz and Sagrantino, all from Hilltops, makes up the mix.
Cantera springs from wanting to create a red blend based on Italian varieties and our Australian vineyard sources. Italianate Cotes du Rhone? Or Hilltops Shiraz, Sagrantino and Montepulciano all making a contribution. Food-friendly and will age a treat. We tried it this week with sausages on bread and it was a great match.