Brash Higgins Grenache Mataro 2018
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Suckling
James
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Pretty nose, floral and sweet fruited. Notes of feijoa, orange peel and spice from the Mataro co-mingles nicely with the lively, bright red fruited Grenache. Medium bodied with dusty tannins, the GR/M strikes a nice counterbalance between the openly fruity nature of Grenache and the darker, more brooding nature of Mataro.
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James Suckling
This sits in a mellow, blue-fruit zone with blueberries, plums and lightly spicy notes on the nose. There’s some richness on the palate, which lays out smooth tannins and holds a deep, soft finish. Trademark, effortless drinkability again from Brad Hickey.
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