Bodegas Exopto La Mimbrera de Exopto 2019 barossa-valley-estate 19% merlot

19% merlot

This version is called 'Rojo' as the use of the Arrope (cooked sweet must) gives the vermouth a reddish hue

it flaunts deep red colour

and Gondonne

with continued spring rainfall to ensure a healthy canopy

Bodegas Exopto La Mimbrera de Exopto 2019 barossa-valley-estate 19% merlotThis limited release field blend celebrates the very first plot of old bush vines Tom Puyaubert purchased in the village of balos back in 2003. La Mimbrera is a 0. 5 hectare plot of vines, only one kilometre away from El Espinal, yet it is a radically different terroir with different varieties. The vines are roughly 75% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 5% Viura. The Garnacha vines are 108 years old, while the Tempranillo and Viura sit in the 70 to 80