2021 Coates The Iberian

Soft in texture yet long in length, this complex blend of Spanish/ Portuguese/ French red varieties exudes class
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The Coates Iberian is an intriguing blend of grapes and a bit of a nod to the multi-varietal wines of western Europe, with its complex characters and immense drinkability.

Winemakers often do blending trials to work out the final wine, so Coates' experiment led them to an uncommon assortment of Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Monastrell, Garnacha and Malbec. Maturation in mainly old oak in a range of sizes aids structure and tannin development.

The resulting wine, es expected, is complex and delightful, with juicy berry flavours, spice and bergamot, and a ripe, confectionery-like note, savoury gameness and pleasant Turkish delight rounding out this delicious wine.

The desire to experiment in the Mediterranean red blend territory, but not follow the established GSM/MSG/SGM path, led to some left field thinking about what may constitute a red fruit-centric medium-bodied style. Armed with access to a few obscure (by Australian standards) varieties and an intangible feeling for the aroma, flavour and texture profile that was desired, and so a new project was born. The Iberian brings together seven varieties that are mainstays or blending components with a historical origin on the Iberian Peninsula that covers Spain, Portugal and the Southern Roussillon of France. A thoroughly enjoyable trial and error blending process settled on an assemblage of Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Monastrell, Garnacha and Malbec.

Region: Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, SA
Blend: Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Monastrell, Garnacha, Malbec
ABV: 14%
Closure: 750ml
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94 Points - "Wonderful wine. Perfumed, savoury and sweet scents, earth and cherry/raspberry fruit, a bit of game meat, paprika, mint and sage - huge perfume, wonderful. Sloshy texture with very fine and good, Italianate tannins, shimmers with red fruits, spice, some garam masala flavours. Sheesh. This rips along with joyous deliciousness. Serious wine, but with ease of drinking, a great feel and that fanciness of fine wine to boot. All the touchstones. You gotta try this." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

91 Points - "Deep-ish red-purple colour; sweet blueberry, mulberry and mint aromas, ripe and attractive, the palate youthfully edgy and firm, taut and almost nervy, the tannins ripe and rounded if a bit on the assertive side. The wine is young and needs a bit more time to mellow. Bright and bold with energising acidity." - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Its a keeper

    A complex blend of seven types of grapes. One of a kind in Australia. Cherries strawberries and red fruit. Firm finish wih dark chocolate. Should have enough in the tank for another few years.

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