CARGO ROAD WINES NEBBIOLO 2022 ($50 / Orange Region, NSW)
The 'nebulous' one, a historical Noble Italian variety has been admirably nurtured and delivered by James Sweetapple.
It displays characteristics that befit its name.
Dark, brooding and smoothly mysterious on the pour, it unwinds aromas and flavours of dark berries, anise and violets with chocolatey herby undertones.
Liquorice on the long palate underpinned by structural albeit restrained tannins.
It is a well-crafted, rewarding smooth drop of substance which would complement a range of dishes from meats to mushrooms.
Gilbert Labour