Fernando The First Shiraz 2016 Size::1 Bottle Plageoles’ Ondenc has been described

Plageoles’ Ondenc has been described by Jon Bonné as tasting like “a Rhône white if you added some iodine and peat moss”—a good call even if

leaving us with an aftertaste of red fruit and liquorice

The grapes are picked 2-3 weeks before the Smaragd harvest

On the nose it delivers vibrant citrus and stone fruits which are complemented by layers of creamy complexity

At the end of the 18-month aging process

Fernando The First Shiraz 2016 Size::1 Bottle Plageoles’ Ondenc has been describedA deep plum colour with dark scarlet robes. Rich, clean aromas of blackberry, plum, spice and hints of American oak are carried through into the full bodied and complex palate, lengthening the finish. Barrel aging and a gentle vinification are evident in the fine tannins and balanced fruit characters that linger long on the palate.