Serra i Barceló ‘Octonia’ Garnatxa blend 2014 domaine-royal-de-jarras Powerfully fragrant as ever: red

Powerfully fragrant as ever: red apples

pale yellow

Fruit was destemmed and cold soaked for three – four days in open oak vats and open stainless steel fermenters

Finely balanced acidity imparts vibrant energy

large game and all cheeses

Serra i Barceló ‘Octonia’ Garnatxa blend 2014 domaine-royal-de-jarras Powerfully fragrant as ever: redOctonia is named after the 8 petalled flower of life emblem. In summary, sour cherry, a touch of choc, scrub and the red dirt smell of the hill itself. It's a violet tinged deep ruby to look at, and smells first up of mature red purple rose petals. Spiced quince summarises its earthy sweetness or sweet earthiness either way, it's indivisible. Fine low glycerol fruit is gently spiced, starting out lipstick tannined and releasing a wild strawberry