Nikola Estate The Modernist

Racy and vivid red with plenty of succulent red and dark fruit, dried flowers and a hint of cocoa on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and velvety, with a polished and even tannin structure. Smooth and supple at the end, with delicious fruit. 43% tempranillo, 37% shiraz and 20% grenache. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

From the outset this is a wine to get your teeth into. It’s a blend of tempranillo, shiraz and grenache sourced from Frankland River, Geographe and the Perth Hills. The floral raspberry plum notes on the nose bring so many of the individual varietal characteristics into the mix. Then there is a dry dusty dried herb character that introduces a further layer of interest. It’s bright and lively with a subtle tannin and fine acid lift. Structured with supple juicy fruit finishing dry and slightly savoury.