‘Primitivo Collantes ‘Socaire’ 2019 fraser-gallop Rasteau or Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Rasteau or Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The combination of lower yields

from the Saint-Estèphe appellation in the prestigious Bordeaux region

Hurtle became the sparkling winemaker at neighbouring Romalo Cellars

the Hickinbotham vineyard is carefully managed to produce grapes of outstanding quality

‘Primitivo Collantes ‘Socaire’ 2019 fraser-gallop Rasteau or Châteauneuf-du-PapeFirst released in 2014, Socaire is from old vines, fermented without control and aged 24 months in old, neutral Fino botas with no ullage, no flor. Here, Primi intends to further thread the wine with structure and secondary aromas. Socaire ages beautifully in the bottle, taking on a pronounced pasto character of dried maize, esparto and an enhanced azahar orange scent. The term socaire is to take the lee, to shelter from strong winds. Summer fields,