Dune Empty Quarter GSM

It is a medium-bodied red that gives you plenty of substance without any cloying sweetness. You get a massive hit of dark forest berries, juniper, and a really cool, cured meat character that keeps it firmly in savoury territory. There is a wild, peppery edge that runs straight through it.

The texture is what makes it so good. It starts out incredibly juicy but quickly tightens up, driven by fine, gritty tannins and a hint of dark cocoa bitterness on the back end. It is just exceptionally smart, unforced winemaking that delivers a stack of character for the price. [more]