Lucky Long Shot - 3L Cask
Lucky Long Shot - Mediterranean Red Blend of Tempranillo, Lambrusco, Lagrein
At Ricca Terra, we invest in small plot experimentation, firing bullets to perfect our aim, so to speak. Only once a variety is thriving on our rich soils do we initiate production; load the cannonballs! This wine is crafted to demonstrate to the world that our region can load, aim and precisely fire - not just take a “Lucky Long Shot”.
Tasting Note
Notes of red licorice and cola are present, accompanied by v-shaped tannins that initially possess some fullness before gracefully diminishing to a distinct conclusion. The wine is generously textured, with an exceptional savoury character.
One 3L cask equals four 750ml bottles.
"A blend of three red grapes: tempranillo for vinosity, lambrusco for colour and fruit punch, lagrein for a bit of grip. The wine is a plush, inviting purple colour, has lots of bold brambly fruit and good, satisfying weight on the tongue, finishing with mellow, earthy tannins. Best served slightly chilled – perhaps poured straight from the cask into a glass you’ve kept in the fridge."
Max Allen - Drinks Columnist - The Financial Review
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The Story
Mythology has it, ‘inexperienced sailors were defeated by enemy ships as a result of firing cannonballs that missed their targets. Such defeats could have been avoided if the trajectory of the cannonball was calculated prior to being fired. Experienced sailors did this by firing bullets first. While a single bullet could never sink an enemy’s ship, it allowed for the precise calculation of how high and wide the cannonball should be shot…….to ensure a fatal hit occurred’
Ricca Terra Farms has taken the ‘fire bullets before cannonballs’ philosophy when it comes to planting new grape varieties. Rather than mass planting a new grape variety and then learning how it behaves as a vine and as a wine, Ricca Terra Farms’ approach has been to plant small plots of a new grape variety; then watch, wait and learn (firing bullets). When the right bullet is identified, the cannonball is loaded and fire... not just take a "Lucky Long Shot". If the grape is successful, it will be added to the Ricca Terra portfolio.
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