2022 CRFT Mencia

93 pts
With this juicy Mencia, CRFT present a lighter, brighter shade of Barossa reds, framed by some firmish tannin.
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Description

From the Schmitt vineyard in the Barossa sub-region of Vine Vale, this is a light and bright expression of Mencia full of verve and energy.

Fragrant and lifted on the nose with and tea leaves with floral notes of pink flowers and Turkish Delight. The palate is lush, with fine tannins, a fleshy texture, and a deep earthy character.

Australian Mencia may still be in its infancy, but if this wine is a sign of things to come, we are all in on it!

93 points
"Black is the abiding theme: black as night in colour, dark blackberries, black licorice, black Vegemite-yeasty savouriness. Generous and supple, it's all wrapped up in bold tannin."
- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)

92 points
"Lovely stuff. Easy drinking, supple flow, bolder expression of the variety...A sense of good energy to it all and the acidity is to the task of refreshing the palate each sip. Good gear.
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

93 Points - "Matured 10 months in French oak. A bold and fleshy wine, a new addition to the CFRT portfolio, with the promise of a second planting at the Rohrlach Vineyard in the Barossa also coming on stream soon. Black is the abiding theme: black as night in colour, dark blackberries, black licorice, black Vegemite-yeasty savouriness. Generous and supple, it's all wrapped up in bold tannin." - Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)

92 Points - "While Adelaide Hills is seemingly the playground of CRFT, this comes from Vine Vale in Barossa Valley. Quite a lush and plush expression, lots of ripe cherry, blood orange, tobacco, sweet earth, vanilla cream and woody spices. Lovely stuff. Easy drinking, supple flow, bolder expression of the variety without typical crunch and savouriness but does a bit of those things in the mix of its more rambunctious vibe. A sense of good energy to it all and the acidity is to the task of refreshing the palate each sip. Good gear." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

91 Points - "Deep and rich ruby in the glass. Mulberry, thyme, and pepper spices jump from the glass. Lively and juicy on the palate with lashings of red and purple fruits interlaced with liquorice and pepper spices. Good length with soft tannins and a lick of refreshing acidity as it flows to the finish." - Stuart Knox (The Real Review)

Customer Reviews

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    Neil F.
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    2 years ago
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Interesting drink

    You have to enjoy dark berries with a nice hit of tannin. Very worthwhile addition to anyone’s cellar. Cheers

The Wine
Dark cherry, blueberry, tea leaves and coconut over hints of dried herbs with just the slightest savoury undertone. Has a fresh and lively palate with red fruit and plush tannins. Smooth and delicious. Benefits from a little time to breathe upon opening. Organically grown and made (uncertified). Enjoy now or drink/cellar to 2027. Suggested serving temperature 15-17C.

The Winemaking
Hand-picked 17th March 2022 and made at CRFT winery in Carey Gully. Destemmed to an open-top tank for wild fermentation with around 2 weeks on skins. Then pressed to oak for wild malolactic fermentation and maturation for 11 months with occasional lees stirring. 100% French oak, all seasoned barriques 2yo+. Bottled Feb 2023. Vegan friendly

The Vineyard
Elaine Schmidt owns and farms the Mencía vines at Vine Vale (Barossa Valley). Organically farmed (uncertified) from the 2018/2019 growing season onwards.

Planted: 2012 (half grafted, half planted on own roots)

Soil: Deep sandy loam topsoil, over deep red clay subsoil.

Map: -34.686931, 138.898547

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Mencia
Country Australia
Region Adelaide Hills
Australian State SA
Feature Women in Wine
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
The Wine Front
The Real Review
Critic Score 93
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91
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
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