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About This Wine
Hentley Farm made this wine and named this label to oppose the old school winemaking theory that claims that big is best. As Hentley Farm state, they are villains against convention so have made a wine that favours vixen like elegance with soft silky tannins, bright fruit, great balance and rich complex flavours. Thus the inspiration behind the naming and design of this label. The artwork is reversible, turn the label one way to reveal the Villain and the other, the Vixen.
Type | Red Wine |
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Varietal(s) | Grenache |
Country | Australia |
Region | Barossa Valley |
Brand | Hentley Farm |
Vintage | 2019 |
Barossa Valley Wine
The Barossa Valley wine region has historically and currently still is one of Australia's most prestigious premium wine producing regions. Located just 60km north east of Adelaide city centre, the climate there is very hot and dry which is perfect for the big bold reds the area is famous for.
A straight Shiraz is what Barossa is most well known for, however Rhone blends, such as Shiraz Cabernet are also very popular. While much less prevalent, white wines (Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon) are planted on the higher altitude hillsides where the ocean breeze cools temperatures down to a level suitable for producing these varieties as well.
Some of Australia's earliest Shiraz plantings can be found here dating as far back as the 1850's. While not always a guarantee of quality, it might be worth seeking out and trying one of the region's "old vine shiraz" if you haven't yet.