First Drop, Full Fat Red 2017 Regional

First Drop, Full Fat Red 2017 RegionalA full flavoured blend of no less than six grape varieties, the port grape Touriga Nacional, Shiraz, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Barbera and Monastrell, hence the name 'Full Fat'. Its great texture is heightened by maturing the grapes sur lie in French oak Hogshead barrels for 17 months before bottling. It has a pungent, intricate nose of blueberry, dark cherry, earth and spice layered with lifted berry fruit, there are some cedar tannins, with a spicy,

Very intense but not over-sweet on the nose

with aromas of black cherries and bramble fruit and a fresh and focused palate

yeasty and salty nose

with some balsamic notes

The palate is round and generous

Petit Manseng and Chenin Blanc

Lovely acidity and a crisp

rib-sticking supper on a cold night

rose water

The 2015 red is an intense wine that reflects the elegance of the Touriga Nacional from the Dão region and the freshness and vigour of the Baga from Bairrada

000 bottles of this biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blend are made

Ava Marie is sophisticated and elegant