La Petite Vanguard 'CORSAIR' 2023

SOURCED FROM V&B BASSHAM, BARMERA, RIVERLAND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
FARMING: Organic Certified, Biodynamic Practice

We’ve always thought of the La Petite Vanguard as being our example of a Bistro style wine – the experimental sibling to Vanguardist. Youthful & vibrant, with great drinkability, enhanced by layers of complexity from thoughtful use of solids, skin contact, oak and other vessels.

'Corsair's were privateers, authorized to conduct raids on shipping of a nation at war with France, on behalf of the French crown'.

VINEYARD AND WINERY
Our pirate blend of three Portuguese varietals— Prieto Picudo, Graciano, Alfrochiero, Tinta Barocca, Mencia

These grapes were hand-harvested and co-fermented in an open-top 2.5-ton fermenter, with gentle daily plunging for three weeks before being basket pressed.

The wine then spent nine months maturing in seasoned 500L puncheons, bottled without fining or filtration.

Expect a balanced blend of smooth tannins and fresh acidity, with red and black fruits from the Prieto Picudo and Alfrochiero. The Graciano and Tinta Barocca add a touch of aromatic spice, while the Mencia brings it all together. Enjoy it now, or let it age gracefully for years to come.

133 dozen produced
FSO2 at bottling: 27ppm
TSO2: 62ppm
pH: 3.68
TA: 6.3g/L 
RS: 0.35g/L
Alcohol: 12.4%