92pts

The flagship La Bratta range was inspired by the village of La Bratta in Northern Italy where Garry's mother was born, and his grandfather and great grandfather were vignerons. The wines are a true reflection of the best fruit and blends from the vineyard and Forest Grove region.

The La Bratta Rosso displays lifted black cherry, blackcurrant and dark chocolate with spicy undertones. A complex, savoury and rich style that is medium to full bodied with a very ripe and fine tannin structure. Flavours of black cherry and underlying dark cocoa are pronounced. A long, persistent and intriguing wine that is drinking beautifully now but will reward patience.

Review by WA Wine Guide 2020 – Ray Jordan: “The blend of merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon is a bit of Right Bank Bordeaux with an Italian theme. Made as a medium-bodied red blend, yet it has tremendous depth and fruit concentration. The 24 months in French oak has been consumed with ease. Lots of savoury red fruits with a minerally graphite edge. I love the style as a wine that is perfect for matching with Mediterranean dishes.” 95/100

Review by James Halliday Wine Companion 2020: “Largely estate-grown on the Forest Grove Vineyard, a blend of cabernetfranc, merlot, touriga nacional and cabernet sauvignon, matured for 24 months in new and used French barriques. The wine is only light to medium-bodied, and sags somewhat under the impact of the oak and the brambly/savoury tannins - perhaps 12 months in oak might have made a better wine.” 92/100

Review by - The Real Review – Toni Paterson MW, April 2019

“An assertive red blend with earthy nuances, herbal accents and fleshy red fruit. Although it is juicy, there are some structural tannins which provide a framework. A robust wine with presence.” 90/100

Review by - The Real Review – Huon Hooke, April 2018

“Deepish red colour with a tinge of purple on the rim. The bouquet is of crushed leaves, tobacco, mint and fresh herbs, as well as raspberry. Briary on the palate, intense and focussed as well as tight and firmly structured. It’s not especially fleshy or high in extract, but has intensity of flavour and lots of character. A smart, stylish red. (51% cabernet franc, 34% merlot, 9% touriga, 6% cabernet sauvignon).” 92/100

Review by - The Wine Front – Campbell Mattinson, April 2018

“It’s a characterful red with a layer of coffee-cream oak on a mid-weight serve of redcurrant, boysenberry and blackcurrant. Bay leaf notes provide lift and there’s an undergrowthy, slightly gamey character too, with accompanying firm/dry tannin. Oak is slightly too rich in the context of the wine but it feels like it’s all still bedding itself down; you’d imagine given another couple of years in bottle that everything will be in better harmony. But there’s no issue with the general quality here; it’s a good wine.” Rating: 92+ Points.

Tasting note

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Fruit Source : Margaret River - Calgardup Vineyard and Forest Grove

Bouquet: lifted black cherry, blueberry and dark stone fruits with spicy undertones

Palate: A complex, savoury and rich style that is medium to full bodied with a very plush tannin structure. Flavours of black cherry and underlying dark cocoa are pronounced. A long, persistent and intriguing wine that is drinking beautifully now.

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Cellaring: Delicious now or cellar to 2025

Technical Details

Variety: 51% Cabernet Franc, 34% Merlot, 9% Touriga, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage: 2012

Region: Margaret River, WA

Alcohol: 14.1%

Maturation: 20 months in two to three year old French oak barriques.

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