Delinquente 'Roxanne the Razor' NAND 2024 (750 ml)

Negroamaro + Nero d'Avola 70% Negroamaro, 30% Nero d'Avola Region: Riverland Vineyard: Basshams Organic Vineyard, Barmera Harvest: March 2024 Bottling Date: June 2024 Release Date: August 2024 Barrel or Stainless: Stainless Alcohol: 11.5% Wild fermented in stainless steel, each variety is were picked and fermented separately – 6 or 7 days before being pressed off, with blending just prior to bottling. A return to the light but brooding Roxanne of old, the nose opens savoury earthiness – truffled mushroom powder and coffee. Sour cherry pops on the palate alongside a darker berry feel. There is tannin and structure – a meaty savouriness – but it is still effortlessly light and refreshing, and takes a chill like a pro. Vintage 2024 was just about the perfect vintage. Warm but not too hot, and bone dry during the growing season, was welcome change from the past couple of years, allowing the fruit to ripen steadily. Meanwhile, cool nights kept acids and freshness high. With decent yields