Peter Scudamore-Smith MW reporting; long time traveller in Tuscany; a good time to check in how the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino are travelling; the case being a single vineyard under the Frescobaldi stable; Ripe al Convento, young at 17 years planted; undoubtedly using the recent clones of sangiovese grosso; this one a Riserva in that the winemaking team considered it outstanding; quite restrained on nose save the stamp of the variety; sour cherry; dried herbs and little flowers with a fragrance to say it’s fresh in bottle, long cork, palate of linear tannin that stops to give the stamp of this grape as mid-weight; savoury; drying and needing the glazed scallops to tease out the fruit of this grape; a deep balsamic note and dry bitterness to enjoy. Drink for 20-50 years; keep one for grandchildren and their legacy.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA BESPOKE
Experience South Australia your way, with your people. Our 2025 luxury South Australia wine and food tour goes to the heart of Australian wine history to taste old wines and wines from old vines. Travel through McLaren Vale, the Adelaide Hills, Eden Valley and the Barossa to discover this State’s unparalleled history.
Uncorked South Australia Tour 2025
For all enquiries regarding our new bespoke tours please email pss@uncorkedandcultivated.com.au
6 DAYS OF LEISURELY INDULGENCE
- Explore Australia’s largest wine growing state, on immersive visits with seasoned European guide and Master of Wine, Peter Scudamore-Smith
- Visit famous South Australian wine regions Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Magill and Eden Valley
- Hosted in century-old wineries or contemporary surroundings
- Two five-star hotels
- Spy ancestor vines from the world’s oldest vineyards
- Discover German origins and culture of the Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley
- Visit Penfolds, Henschke, Grange, Seppeltsfield, Chateau Tanunda and Hill Smith Family
- Feature tastings of old wines and wines from old vines
For all enquiries regarding our new bespoke tours please email pss@uncorkedandcultivated.com.au