Allow me to introduce you to Vinaceous Wines, Margaret River and Frankland River:
Vinaceous Wines was established in 2007 and is owned and operated by marketer Nick Stacy & winemaker Mike Kerrigan; part of the new movement of non-traditional wine producers – choosing to source grapes from the best vineyards in the premium maritime climate wine regions of Margaret River, Frankland River- part of the Great Southern AVA, Adelaide Hills, and McLaren Vale to make their unique range of wines.
Vinaceous champions emerging new varietals such as Pinot Grigio, Vermentino, and Tempranillo, as well as the usual French varietals.
The Labels have a distinct Old World Circus Poster feel, which jumps out at you on the shelves.
Voodoo Moon Malbec 2021 – Frankland River.
Grapes are sourced from a single vineyard in the subregion of Great Southern West Australia.
Impressive aromas of floral notes underpinned by dark fruits, plums, and just a hint of spices. The palate is rich as it is lean with great balance and soft approachable tannins. Layers of plum, dark cherry, and blackberries dominate leaving little room for secondary notes of earth, spices, and black raspberries.
Malbec flourishes in the Margaret River area and produces great examples, and without spending an arm and a leg, this is definitely worth drinking, and adding a few bottles to the cellar.
This will cellar out until 2030 without a problem and I suspect you will see improvements for a few years after that.
Pairings should include red meats- roasted, on the grill and big meat and veggie stews.
Red Right Hand 2020 – Shiraz, Grenache & Tempranillo – Margaret River.
This is a blend of 67% Shiraz, 24% Grenache, and 9% Tempranillo and is sourced from vineyards in both Margaret River and Perth Hills.
This coming together of three varietals complement each other with great results adding their own individual character. The nose is enticing with layers of blackberries, plums, red fruits, delicate floral notes, and a spicy note to round things out. The palate has a lot going on with a soft approachable
mouthfeel cradling layers of blackberries, ripe cherries, red currents, plums, pomegranate, and a nice earthy spicey note on the finish. Great balance with tannins evident and a pleasing sweetness (from the Grenache, no doubt). This is a wine to be enjoyed and shared amongst friends. A great wine to pair red meats, pork, and chicken from the grill.
Cellar out to 2030 without a problem.
Raconteur Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 – Margaret River.
Sourced from several vineyards across Margaret Rive and WA, this is reflective of Old-World influence with impressive elegance and restraint. Margaret River region contributes 54% of the grapes with 46% coming from Great Southern.
The nose is enticing with violets and blackberries dominating and the palate delivers on the promise. The palate is welcoming with a velvety mouthfeel and makes you want to take another sip.
Slow down, savory the first sip, and discover layers of blackberries, mocha, cassis, and black currant, with vanilla and savory tannins dominating on the finish.
There is impressive balance, elegance, and restraint on show here, and a delight to drink.
Again, cellaring could go to 2030 without a problem and beyond.
I would pair this with your favorite red meat dish, Italian red meat Pasta and Pizza, Lamb, Pork Ribs, and Chicken from the grill.
Snake Charmer Shiraz 2021 – Frankland River.
And last, but not least, Australia’s most popular grape varietal- Shiraz. This needs some decanter time so be patient, it is worth it.
Margaret River Shiraz is characterized but elegance and restraint, and this is no exception. The nose is inviting but it really gets interesting on the palate. The palate showcases ripe dark and red fruits with blackberries, plums, and red cherries dominating with chocolate, savory spices, and black pepper making an appearance.
Cellar out to 2030 with confidence.
Pairing should include your favorite red meat dish, any red meat, pork, or chicken from the grill.
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