Unchained: Chain of Ponds tradition with a twist.

A Spanish/Italian rendezvous with the Adelaide Hills - a unique blend of 50% whole bunch Barbera and destemmed Tempranillo.

Intensely aromatic and inviting bouquet of raspberries, blueberries and satsuma plum entwined with fresh thyme and sage with a hint of cured meat. The palate has good fruit intensity and vibrancy with fresh red fruit and a crunch acid structure. Subtle velvety tannins provide a savoury edge.

FOOD SUGGESTION: A tapas plate or roast venison with beetroot and a blueberry, bitter chocolate sauce.
CELLARING: Enjoy young
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 15-18 ̊C
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
VEGAN FRIENDLY: Yes
AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
95pts GOLD ~ 2021 Royal Adelaide Wine Show

“Two wonderful varieties from different sites, handled separately to bring out their character and uniqueness, and finally blended before bottling. A bouquet of florals from roses and violet to crushed blueberries and mulberry picked from the tree. There is a hint of bramble and evergreen leafiness that adds an alluring tone with a touch of tanned leather and dried cinnamon spice. The wine is bright and vibrant on the palate with refreshing acidity that lifts and lifts again. Silky tannins round out the finish. This is a wine to get excited about; it’s totally delicious and the two varieties are interwoven considerately to create an intensely fun and slurpable drink.” ~ Shanteh Wale, Wine Pilot

93pts; ”For all you lovers of Mediterranean wine who have been lamenting over the impossible choice between Tempranillo and Barbera, fret no more! What I love about this blend is that, like two equally strong superheroes in a showdown, neither grape has the upper hand. There’s a lifted, pretty red-fruited and purple floral fragrance from the Barbera – it’s slightly confected, like raspberry jelly. The Tempranillo brings the spice, the fertile forest floor, the brown mushroom. The palate is full with a steady flow of darker fruits but the tannin is lithe, and tickles the tongue long after you’ve swallowed. A marvellous interplay is at work here – one that somehow makes sense. Superheroes fighting? Scratch that; working together towards victory.” ~ Morgan Dunn, Wine Pilot

“Black and red cherries with a herbal thread appeal on the nose. The palate is a mix of ripe and some overripe fruit flavours that work well, creating an array of flavours. Finishes with a fresh line of acidity. ~ Gabrielle Poy, The Real Review