Sandbanks Sleeping Giant Foch-Baco Noir VQA

Description

The combination of these two hybrid varieties creates a beautiful rustic red. A deep ruby colour with lifted aromas of dark plums, black olive, vanilla and toasted oak. The palate offers balanced acidity, fine tannins and rich dark fruit character, followed by notes of toasty oak and vanilla on the finish.

Tasting Notes

The combination of these two hybrid varieties creates a beautiful rustic red. In the glass, it's a deep ruby colour with aromas of dark plums, blackberry, cherry, coffee and spice. The palate offers balanced acidity, fine tannins and rich dark fruit character, followed by notes of toasty oak and vanilla on the finish.

Serving Suggestion

The dark fruit flavours and spicy character of this wine are ideal for heaty meat based stews and game meats.

Tags

D - Dry, Full-bodied & Firm, Red Blend, Red Wine, Wine