Castagna, Adams Rib The Red, Beechworth

The back label, of which I don't usually take a lot of notice, actually describes this wine well . . . "Beechworth Nebbiolo with just a smidgen of Shiraz; a totally beguiling wine that is both flavoursome and textural. There are hints of tar, roses, dark cherry and a suggestion too of cinnamon and clove. The palate - delicate and dry - is both seductive and powerful". I can well imagine the Castagnas writing that when the wine was in …

Such a delicate wine. Smells and tastes true to Beechworth wines.

brief note, tiny pour at tasting N....stinky but in a good way T....juicy and exciting; warm in mouth; long flavours, silky, light body but big flavours, ends medium-dry. Rec RP £37.00.....seems a fair price