6AUG08 Chalmers “Mother Block” RED BLEND, Murray Darling, Victoria, Australia 2022 (F, O)
4 and 6 bottle levels $22 (member price $19)
62% Sagrantino, 17% Nero d’Avola, 7% Aglianico, 6% Sangiovese, 5% Uva di Troia, 2% Teroldego,
1% Piedirosso 13.0% ABV
The 92 acre “Mother Block“ is at the heart of the family home and business. This unique and diverse vineyard houses plantings of each variety that Chalmers have imported to Australia over the last 20 years. It is the source block for supplying millions of vines planted across Australia. This is a joint venture between Chalmers and the two master somms who own Legend Imports. For Mother Block, the varietals are co-fermented, then aged in stainless steel. This is a bright fresh wine, with tangy blackberry, boysenberry, cranberry, pomegranate. It would be perfect with grilled chicken wings on a sultry summer evening on the back deck!
Food Pairing Suggestions:
Enjoy this easy-drinking blend with Mediterranean cuisine, grilled pork with roasted garlic and root vegetables, crispy trout over bacon potato hash, braised rabbit over mushroom polenta, braised pork sliders, smoked salmon over herbed goat cheese polenta, Moroccan‐spiced grilled lamb chops with veggie couscous, veal Scallopine over linguine, pepperoni pizza, and chicken and mushroom Marsala. This tangy red is also delightful alongside a variety of cheeses such as Tallegio, Robiola, Gruyere, Comté, and aged Gouda.