Brash Higgins NDV Nero d'Avola 2016 von-buhl-estate finesse and fragrance all playing

finesse and fragrance all playing their part and a lingering

apple strudel

each parcel was destemmed and vinified separately

the Côtes de Bourg is an area of beautiful landscapes and is sometimes referred to as the 'little Switzerland of Gironde'

it works something like a perpetual blend (as opposed to a true solera)

Brash Higgins NDV Nero d'Avola 2016 von-buhl-estate finesse and fragrance all playingTranslucent 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.