Brash Higgins NDV Nero d'Avola 2016 nv and blackcurrant leafiness too

and blackcurrant leafiness too

Behind the primary fruits are distinctive vineyard characteristics of dark chocolate and mint

yet the mouthfeel is smooth

yet showing finesse and excellent balance of juicy layers of blackberry

Brash Higgins NDV Nero d'Avola 2016 nv and blackcurrant leafiness tooTranslucent ruby in colour, with a negroni and amaro like nose with hints of lavender, nori and stem ginger. Orange peel also present, as is usual, reminiscent of an Old Fashioned cocktail, angostura bitters and all. A pomegranate, bright cherry mid palate balanced by a refreshing sweet and sour red currant cranberry acidity. The wine finishes with fine grained, chain link tannins that keep it all taut and exciting.