Inspired by the wines of Sicily, Stephanie planted Mount Horrocks’ Nero d’Avola vineyard in 2007.
The grapes are harvested by hand, then cold-soaked prior to a nine day ferment. Daily plunging ensures ideal extraction until the wine is racked to French oak barriques (20% new) for twelve months maturation prior to bottling.
Less new oak is used to maintain its juicy palate.
Tasting Notes:
Bright crimson-purple. Characteristic floral, raspberry and strawberry notes leap from the glass.
Those juicy berries flow through on the palate, along with cherry, cocoa and a hints of spice. Bright and lively, with tasty tannins, and a light savoury edge. Really food-friendly and drinking well in its youth.
Dangerously drinkable. Cellar 5-6 years.
Reviews
- Winsor’s Choice
Mount Horrocks Nero d’Avola 2021 It is a complete mystery why we do not see more wines made from Nero d’Avola in Australia. The Sicilian grape variety is very compatible with Australian conditions and produces medium-bodied European-accented wines that are perfect for the local lifestyle. Stephanie Toole at Mount Horrocks planted Nero d’Avola in 2007 after …
- TOP 20 Wines 2022
Mount Horrocks Nero d’Avola 2021 Winemaker Stephanie Toole was inspired to plant nero d’Avola after tasting a bottle of red made from the Sicilian grape in a restaurant in Rome. She initially intended to blend it with shiraz, but liked it so much on its own that she bottled it separately. The latest vintage, the 2021, …
