Scarpata is Graham Rennie’s Ripasso-style wine that this year is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The nose shows expressive plum, blackberry, currants, cocoa, nutmeg, Cuban cigar leaf, caramel and a truffle note. It brings some heat on the palate with 15.5% ABV, but is somewhat tempered by the rich, bold array of dark fruits, range of baking spices, pepper, liquorice, chewy tannins and firm structure.
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