The Nothguoh Wines Vine Vale Trousseau 2023 is a highly allocated, small-batch Barossa Valley red crafted by winemaker Michael Houghton. Grown in the deep sands of Vine Vale, it features a bright, medium-bodied profile with notes of dark sour cherry, fennel, and sage, and clocks in at 12.5% ABV.
Key Details & Tasting Notes
Vineyard: Rocky Valley Road, Vine Vale (farmed by the Canute family).
Viticulture: Hand-picked, destemmed, and fermented with gentle cap management, followed by 9 months in neutral French oak 300L barrels and 9 months in tank.
Tasting Profile: Dark sour cherry, crunchy red fruits, herbs (sage, fennel), and a touch of aniseed.
Structure: Unfined and unfiltered with refreshing acidity and a fine, subtle tannin structure.
Production: Only 58 cases were produced, making it a very rare drop that frequently pops up on specialty wine lists
