{"product_id":"inkwell-road-to-joy-shiraz-primitivo-2023","title":"Inkwell Road to Joy Shiraz Primitivo 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eWild-fermented, gently handled, with only minimum SO₂ added at bottling. Barrel matured for sixteen months in a blend of French and American oak. The fruit is grown on thin loam over the Pirramimma Sandstone formation — a site that gives the wine a refined minerality and fine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright, inviting and layered. On the nose you’ll find a swirl of blackberry, plum and dark cherry softened by a hint of raspberries — the signature warmth of Primitivo. That fruit generosity is lifted by subtle peppery spice, a touch of liquorice, and gentle oak-derived whispers of vanilla and dark chocolate, adding depth without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOn the palate it’s supple and smooth, with medium-plus body rather than an on-the-nose “brick wall” Shiraz. The plush berry fruits — think juicy blackberries and brambly blueberries — combine with a warm, spicy undercurrent: black pepper, clove, perhaps a hint of dried herbs or leather. The Primitivo contributes lift and brightness, giving the wine a lively acidity and freshness that keeps it drinking easily, while the Shiraz brings savoury depth, a touch of dark-chocolate richness, and a fine-grained tannin backbone that lengthens the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is a wine of balance: the friendly, fruit-forward side ideal for a pizza, a smoky BBQ, or grilled sausages; but also, the complexity and oak-derived warmth to complement a roast, a hearty stew or a winter-evening fire. Serve lightly chilled (15-17 °C) to emphasize the freshness — but don’t hesitate to decant or open early to let the darker spice and oak elements emerge.\u003cstrong\u003e INKWELL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e4670 bottles produced\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiraz, Primitivo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - South Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub Region\u003c\/strong\u003e - McLaren Vale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra\u003c\/strong\u003e - Screwcap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e - 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e - 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca id=\"more_desc_btn\" href=\"#pro_more_desc\"\u003eAbout the Wine Maker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4211\/3208\/files\/right-arrow_480x480.jpg?v=1647847041\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pro_more_desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInkwell Wines. Real. Different. McLaren Vale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs Australia’s first Regenerative Organic Certified\u003cstrong\u003e®\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyard, we farm 12 hectares of amazingly delicious wine grapes to produce wines that express the \"fingerprint of place\" from our iconic McLaren Vale vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor twelve years our vision has been to be Australia’s must sustainable super premium estate winery while also becoming a “net negative” carbon producer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eSince 2005 we have fermented our wines naturally using indigenous yeasts and without making additions or corrections to produce age-worthy wines that retain natural freshness and intensity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur approach is keep things simple: one tractor, one de-stemmer, one press, small fermenters that don’t need artificial cooling and one dog.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eINKWELL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInkwell, under the impeccable guidance of Dudley and Dr Irina Santiago-Brown (contributor to the Oxford Companion to Wine 6th edition), is producing what many consider ‘modern McLaren Vale wines’: estate-only fruit with no additions other than minimal so2 at bottling, made from meticulously, organically grown fruit, picked early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA true artisan approach to all they do results in wines that speak of the special piece of land they tend with much TLC. Full flavoured yet fresh, pure varietal expressions from Australia’s leading region for sustainable viticultural innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Inkwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53020376760504,"sku":"SKU-160326233942","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4211\/3208\/files\/240D655D-DB7F-459A-8FB6-630663BD25D5.jpg?v=1773704780","url":"https:\/\/www.vauclusecellars.com.au\/products\/inkwell-road-to-joy-shiraz-primitivo-2023","provider":"Vaucluse Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}