Frederick Stevenson, Piñata 2023 South Africa What some producers call 'entry-level'

What some producers call 'entry-level' never ceases to amaze me

Pinot Gris

Mostly Zweigelt with a bit of the lovely St

Place: Sierra de Gredos

Understandably

Frederick Stevenson, Piñata 2023 South Africa What some producers call 'entry-level'Place: Barossa Valley, Australia Grape: Cinsault + Grenache + Syrah + Mourvdre Vibe: Crunchy Not an area known for light reds, but such is Frederick's magic. Each grape is giving something different here aromatics from the Cinsault, body from the Grenache, spice and depth from the Syrah and leatheriness from the Mourvdre. A wine that proves that there's a science to doing blends, if you know what you're doing. A little wild and a lot expressive, you