L.A.S. Vino Pirate Blend 2022 (6 Pack)

Touriga Nacional (65%),Tinta Cao (32%) & Sousou (3%). “Portuguese varieties in Margaret River are rare. So rare that the 40 year old vineyard that we source fruit from, (originally planted to make port), is one of only two small vineyards within the appellation. This is one of the reasons that make it such an interesting and exciting wine to make. The vines are planted on gravelly loam soils on a north east facing slope overlooking Geographe Bay. The blend is comprised of three Portuguese varieties: Touriga Nacional for structure, depth and “avour; Tinta Cao for aroma and #nesse; and Souzao for colour and acidity” – Nic Peterkin The fruit was picked by hand, chilled, then bunch and berry sorted. The individual berries were partial crushed and co-fermented for 20-30 days in open fermenters with regular hand plunging prior to pressing. The wine matured in oak for 18 months and was left to settle naturally in stainless steel for a further 2 months prior to bottling.