Ravensworth Estate Sangiovese 2023 margaret-river From approximately 60-year-old vines planted

From approximately 60-year-old vines planted on limestone-rich soils with ferruginous inclusions

red cherries and raspberries that are wrapped up in sweet mouth coating tannins

Lighter and less bitter than Contratto Bitter

giving them some of the characteristics of vintage Porto but with less time required for bottle aging

Magic happens when the right elements collide

Ravensworth Estate Sangiovese 2023 margaret-river From approximately 60-year-old vines plantedBryan Martin has been working with Sangiovese since 2005, long before it was fashionable in Australia, and his estate vines in Murrumbateman now over 20 years old are among the countrys most established. Over the years hes refined the approach, leaning into more traditional methods borrowed from Tuscany. The fruit spends extended time on skins before maturing slowly in large format foudre, a style that builds savoury complexity without the distraction