Ricca Terra had the foresight to plant native Italian varieties in South Australia in 2003 against much “advice” from others

Fermented and macerated in stainless steel for 12-15 days

we exercised a lighter hand with fewer punchdowns and fairly short macerations followed by elevage in neutral puncheons and barriques for a year to produce an elegant

"This is a delicious

there are only 2 cooperatives and the tiny Garage Wine project

Cult, 2016 pacharan Ricca Terra had the foresightWine Enthusiast 90 pts "Flavorful, well structured and well balanced, this is a wine for all seasons. With a medium to full body, generous black cherry and raspberry aromas, and a nicely dry mouthfeel, it is ready to pair with almost any meat, fowl or cheesy dish." CALIFORNIA GROWING REGIONS: NAPA, MENDOCINO, LODI VARIETALS : Cabernet Sauvignon 83% Petite Sirah 8% Merlot 5% Syrah 4% COOPERAGE: 15 Months Aging 50% French Oak 50% American Oak RICH