Ashleigh Barrowman, High Priestess Red 2022 Australia Ancestral fizz from direct-pressed Sumol

Ancestral fizz from direct-pressed Sumol grown at decent altitude

which we want

exposed plot that gets a good amount of sun

would do well with some further time to snooze in the bottle

Mission accomplished

Ashleigh Barrowman, High Priestess Red 2022 Australia Ancestral fizz from direct-pressed SumolPlace: Marlborough, New Zealand Grape: Pinot Noir Vibe: Pretty High toned red fruit up front, silky texture through the middle, and all umami spice at the back. This is one hell of a journey! A little clonal mix and daily siphoning to keep the cap wet (without heavy extraction) delivers a pitch perfect expression of Pinot. So pristine, packed with flavour but never overpowering. It just glides. This is something Id gladly drink all day without ever