Tasting Notes
Touriga Nacional is one of Portugal's most famous varieties and the backbone of great port, and it's found a happy second home in the warmth of McLaren Vale. It's a deeply aromatic grape, and this one leads with an expressive floral lift of violets before opening onto a full bodied palate of blackcurrant, dark cherry and blueberry with a touch of warm spice. Matured in larger format French oak to support the fruit rather than overpower it, it carries real depth and a lingering finish that keeps you coming back for more. - Aaron
The fresh-faced Kyle Egle and Jonny Cook may be new to the ranks of McLaren Vale producers but the duo already have 20 vintages under their collective belt. They have worked at a range of Vale producers in their young careers, with Egle now at Ryecroft and Cook in the cellar at Wirra Wirra. Mates since high school the pair started Saltfleet as a creative collaboration utilising small parcels of premium fruit to craft regionally typical styles, by blending a hands-off approach with their scientific understanding of the processes involved.
More than that they want to create something that contributes to the future of the region they call home, who’s community has assisted them at every stage of establishing Saltfleet.
Underpinning the wines is their belief that quality of fruit is everything and that the result should clearly display the expression of the site and sub-region. So it makes sense that high quality organic and sustainably farmed vineyards are the fruit source with old vine material in Blewitt Springs, including the MMAD vineyard, core to the project.
Early press has been very positive and recognised the balance of regional typicity, fruit quality and drinkability the range offers. Saltfleet are certainly a new star to watch ascend among the classic names of McLaren Vale. - Distributor note.
| Product Type | Wine Red Other Varietals & Blends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Sub Region | McLaren Vale |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Minimal Intervention |