2022 In Praise of Shadows Mankai Touriga Graciano Grenache

A joyfully fresh red comprised of vibrant Grenache, delish Graciano, marvellous Monastrell and buxom Touriga.
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Touriga Nacional, Graciano, Monastrell and Grenache come together here in a crisp and minerally red from McLaren Vale. It's a marriage of three different vineyards, multiple different winemaking approaches, and all sorts of vibrant deliciousness.

Some of the fruit is co-fermented, some of it is left on skins for three weeks, some of it seeks carbonic maceration and time in oak, then it all gets blended together to become the perfect red fruited, aromatic and easy drinking red. A lick of spice, too, a hint of stony minerality and a whole lot of joyful drinking at a stupidly good price.

The perfect wine to share in good company, and versatile drinking too. Pop it in the fridge or enjoy it at room temperature - the choice is yours!

‘‘Mankai' translates to ‘full bloom' in Japanese, the period when the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) are fully open.

Touriga / Graciano: Co-Ferment, Open, Gentle aeration / plunge twice daily Jericho Grenache: Open, Gentle aeration / plunge twice daily, 21 days on skins.
Springs Hill Grenache – 450kg Carbonic Maceration, pressed to oak after 14 days

Region: McLaren Vale, SA
Blend: Grenache (48%), Monastrell (31%), Touriga/Graciano (21%)
ABV: 13.00%
Closure: 750ml
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93 Points - "Ripe raspberry, blueberry, violet, ozone and ironstone, spice. It's juicy, quite purple in flavour, a bit stony and 'mineral' in feel, dried roses and raspberry jubes, fresh, Earl Gray tea, crushed boysenberry, with grainy tannin, and potpourri perfume to close. Such a good wine. So much character, and beautifully made too. Recommended." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

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    Stephen K.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mankai

    Light to medium body with red fruits & a savoury finish with length . Very good

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    Victoria B.
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    1 year ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love it but drinks too fast

    Love it but drinks too fast

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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In Praise Of Shadows

Inspired by the Japanese literary masterpiece of the same name, In Praise of Shadows is, for want of a better term, a philosophical wine passion project from Brett Trewartha and winemaker Rob Mack.

Their range is sourced from established vineyards around McLaren Vale, many of which are certified organic and bioydnamic.

The philosophical aspect is centred around simplicity and natural energy - the wines are lo-fi, vegan-friendly, unfined, unfiltered, and are a true reflection of the natural environment in which they were the born.

Beautiful vineyard setting - McLaren Vale, SA In Praise Of Shadows

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