Purple Palate

Trust the boys at Massena to really get creative – they’ve created this full-bodied winter red from a grape native to Georgia, the former Soviet bloc state. Georgia is one of the world’s oldest winemaking regions, with archeological research showing evidence of cultivation dating to 6000-5000 BC. This Saperavi is sourced from a vineyard of experimental plantings in the Barossa’s Nuriootpa. The lifted aromas of Turkish delight and exotic spices provoke thoughts of Central Asian caravans. Recline on cushions in a desert tent as you take in the plush, silky mouthfeel – or simply order a carton and dream of being Alexander The Great without leaving home. - JL