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Description
Primitivo isn’t exactly a household name in McLaren Vale, but that’s never stopped Dudley and Irina Brown from doing things their own way. The “Infidels” is their nod to the wild side of the Vale – a single-vineyard, dry-grown wine from organically farmed vines, fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in older French oak.
There’s no trickery here. It’s all hand picked, foot crushed, and fermented on skins until the texture and balance feel just right. Then it rests quietly for a year or so in barrel before bottling with no fining and minimal sulphur. The result is dark and generous, but with a savoury core and a natural kind of ease that makes it feel more restrained than many bigger-bodied reds in the region.
Only a few hundred dozen made, and it’s often snapped up quickly by those who know. It’s juicy, honest and a little bit rebellious – just like the name suggests.
93 points
"This is genuinely reminiscent of Puglian primitivo, resplendent with dried fruits, currants, fig and date, blackberry, and hit heavily with spices, in an amaro and panforte register, anise to the fore, and underwritten by a dry, tarry earthiness. It’s opulent, in its way, but intensely savoury, too. Much more Puglia than California. And, of course, intrinsically McLaren Vale. Compelling."
- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 2 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
3 reviews
- JHJen H.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Beginner2 years agoWine Knowledge Level BeginnerReviewing2020 Inkwell Infidels PrimitivoRated 5 out of 5 starsA great Primitivo / serious Zinfandel
This Primitivo has a beautiful body with lovely complexities. Compare to the easy drinking, stereotypical Californian Zinfandel, this is the more serious cousin with many layers.
- MCMichael C.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast3 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2020 Inkwell Infidels PrimitivoRated 5 out of 5 starsBold and juicy
An easy win coming into winter. Nice depth of flavour and character. Will try more from this winery in the basis of this drop.
- PTPatrick T.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Beginner3 years agoWine Knowledge Level BeginnerReviewing2020 Inkwell Infidels PrimitivoRated 4 out of 5 starsExcellent drop
Recommended at Sean’s Panorama, Bondi Beach. A “big” red yet soft, round and mellow . Has more depth than its Puglia cousins and to my taste, a more satisfying drinking experience.
| Price Bracket | $31 to $40 |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Variety | Primitivo |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Australian State | SA |
| Reviewed By |
Halliday Wine Companion |
| Critic Score |
93 |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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