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Gibson Wines
Discovery Road by Gibson Nero d’Avola
Red from Barossa Valley, Australia
SKU: 201921-AU02005
Alcohol Volume: 13.8%
$45.00 $42.00
Grape
Nero d'Avola
Tasting Note
A love-hate relationship almost exists for our Nero d’Avola here at Gibson. We discovered a few rows planted in amongst one of our grower’s Shiraz blocks, just on the border of the Eastern Barossa floor. Our pain with the variety comes through its tendency to have poor fruit set - cold Spring winds commonly hitting our grower’s block. Some years the bunches are barely worth picking, with scattered berries of very small berry weight. We can’t help fall back in love with it though. As our 2019 expression shows, it can make for a wine of juicy blackberry and liquorice profiles, which interplay with a moodier, savory edge. Colour: Bright red cherry with purple hue. Aroma: Briary and fruity, strongly reminiscent of cranberries. Palate: Soft berry and spice flavours. Food Pairing: Pair with arancini with caper pesto.
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Gibson Wines
Gibson Wines was established in 1996 and draws on over 45 years of experience of its founder; viticulturist, geologist and winemaker, Rob Gibson. Rob – with wife Anne and son Adam – uphold a ‘wine growing’ philosophy. A belief deeply rooted in an understanding of the relationship between vineyards, their cycle of growth and maximising flavour intensity in resultant wines. During his years studying at Roseworthy College, and later as head of the first viticultural department of Penfolds, Rob’s passion for wine growing and geology led him to be known as ‘The Dirtman’. The Dirtman moniker continues with Gibson, as does the pursuit for maximising flavour.
Rob Gibson & Anne Gibson
Rob ‘Gibbo’ Gibson is the namesake behind the brand you know and love. Chief wine guy, head of Gibbology and most importantly, The Dirtman. Gibbo loves nothing more than sharing his wine and enjoying the Barossan country lifestyle. Oh, and he loves the Melbourne Demons too, we can never forget that.
Anne is the backbone of Gibson’s, particularly around pay day or when an invoice comes in. She has an eye for detail so is often seen patrolling the grounds. She is always happy to support the team where needed. Anne looks after the finance side of the business and keeps Gibbo in line, which includes him in charge of the morning coffee run. She certainly has him well trained.
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