Samsara
Soft wood and white pepper, violets, vibrant red berries and orange peel arrest the nose. Samsara is full yet well-integrated with hints of plum and cherry, cloves, cinnamon and pepper. This wine is spectacular well-balanced and carries an exceptional fruit-driven palate. The whole bunch fermentation results in firm tannins and good acid which gives the wine an unbelievable length.
7,470 Ft 750 ml
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| Weight | 1.5 kg |
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| Colour | red |
| Style | |
| Évjárat |
| Region | , |
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| Grape Varieties | 100% Shiraz |
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| Alcohol Percentage | 14 % |
| Ph | 3.46 |
| Acidity | 5.7 g/L |
| Litre Price (HUF) | HUF 16600 / Litre |
| Awards | Gilbert&Gaillard - Gold |
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| Aggregated Critic Score | 89 / 100 |
| Average User Rating | 4 Stars |
In the Cellar
Samsara is made from Shiraz grapes of organically-grown vines that range from 11 to 18 years of age. They provide low yields of 4 to 8 tons of healthy, balanced fruit. The grapes were harvested in the early mornigs betwee 23° & 24° Balling. 10 to 15 % were whole-bunched fermented which adds unique body and length to the wine. The balance was gently de-stemmed and went into tanks for 2 to 3 days before natural fermentation begun. Following the natural fermentation cycle, we allowed warmer ferments peaking between 30 and 32° Celsius and lasted 7 to 10 days. Our healthy grapes enabled a long post-fermentation maceration that took place over 25 to 30 days. Thereafter the wine was taken to 1st, 2nd and 3rd fill 225-litre French Oak barrels where malolactic fermentation took place. The wine was aged in barrels for 12 to 16 months.
About the winery: Avondale
Terra Est Vita meaning ‘Soil is Life’ encapsulates their view of Avondale Estate as a dynamic living system where soil, water and energy, plants, animals, people and even their buildings are part of a complex web of relationships and networks; interconnected and interdependent. Avondale is certified organic and practices bio-dynamic agriculture, but they go beyond both these beneficial systems of natural farming by also using the best 21st Century science, technology and knowledge to enhance sustainability.
