Finca Allende, Aurus other_regions_australia although its blue clay a

although its blue clay a

The nose is in almost the exact same state as the straight cuvée with its reductive and floral aromas

Palish ruby with orange rim

as the year was decimated by killer frost

Still rather firm in texture

Finca Allende, Aurus other_regions_australia although its blue clay aThe 1996 Aurus has a rustic, leathery bouquet that is animally and feral. The palate is medium bodied with light, slightly disjointed tannins, while the fruit seems to have ebbed away towards the simple finish. Drink now. Commencing with the Allende Blanc, I was impressed by how well this ages. Predominantly Viura with a higher percentage of Malvasia in older vintages, it develops a fine waxy texture and almost dried Barsac like personality.