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22 Degree Halo Red 2019
Grape Type Pronunciation: "cab-er-nay" blend
Primary flavours
Blackberry
Blackcurrant
Blueberry
Capsicum
Charcoal
Cinnamon
Green Peppercorn
Tobacco
Details
An odd blend which works a treat – redcurranty Cabernet aromas meet juicy, herbal Nero d’Avola on the palate. Rippling with small red berries, this juicy and zippy vino screams for pizza, pasta, or pretty much any Mediterranean fare and beyond. Fun juice

A 22 degree halo is a visual moon ring, and according to folklore warns of forecoming climatic change. This kind of symbology is fitting for the mission of Ashley Ratcliff, viticultural pioneer behind the Ricca Terra Farms Project. He has planted varieties in the dry desert that is the Riverland, believing that they are better suited to deal with the new climatic norms. And so far, he hasn't been wrong! These stepping-stone wines bring together grapes which originate from cooler European regions, with adaptive grape varieties well reputed to making great wines in our warm Australian climate. They are wines for our changing times, and the varietal mix encapsulates that so well. Both traditional and new-wave varieties here - the best of both worlds! These are delicious wines, made with flavour and fun in mind - in all, well made for dropping in the esky and taking to the park over the summer months!
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Riverland
country
Australia
Grape type
Cabernet Blend
Wine Maker
22 Degree Halo
Alcohol
13.5%
Vintage
2019
Cellar period
3-5 years
Production method
Sustainably Made
State
SA
Pairing guide
Who doesn’t love Nero d’Avola? This classic Sicilian red grape forms the basis for this sumptuous and full-bodied red blend, and as such, it’s going to be able to stand up to some strong, savoury, and deeply umami flavours. We’re talking oxtail, beef stews, burgers, savoury lentil dishes, grilled aubergine, and forest mushrooms - basically, anything that hits your palate with depth and power, this wine is going to LOVE.
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Food
Veal
Grilled Meat
Lamb
Tastes
Bitter
Earthy
Rich
Moods
Adventurous
Excited
Relaxed
Seasons
Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Riverland, Australia
Located in the heart of South Australia, the Riverland wine region is a tropical paradise for wine lovers. The region was formerly known for its traditional wines, particularly Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Grenache as well as its abundance of sunshine and beautiful scenery. In the last few years it's added a raft of Mediterranean varieties to its charm - think Fiano and Nero d'Avola. The warm climate and fertile soils of the Riverland make it a perfect place for grape growing, and the wines produced there are bursting with flavour. So why not explore the wines of the Riverland and discover a new favourite?
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