Dalla Valle, Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy the 2017 Hill of Roses

the 2017 Hill of Roses Shiraz has vitality and electricity and life

A barrel selection that saw 30 months sur lattes before disgorgement with five grams per liter dosage and which consists of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir

black and blue fruits plus a lovely hint of violets that sit atop dusty

and now has roughly 10 acres under vine

This too is a large-scaled wine that is surprisingly dense in the context of the vintage with beautifully pure fruit

Dalla Valle, Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy the 2017 Hill of RosesBeautifully composed and fresh. Some real framework in evidence but vibrancy too. So alive (in contrast to so many smart bordeaux). Well done!