2019 Patrick Sullivan 'Rain' Gippsland, Australia C. Cassis Bordeaux is defined by its

Bordeaux is defined by its cabernet-driven Left Bank and its merlot-heavy Right Bank

with zero SO2 (which is a key factor to the whole Litrona wine project

Rodnick Farm (formally Antle vineyard

The vines are as gnarly as they come

2019 Patrick Sullivan 'Rain' Gippsland, Australia C. Cassis Bordeaux is defined by itsThe Rain is a blend of Cab Franc and Pinot Gris. The Cab undergoes carbonic macerated and the Gris fermented on skins for 30 days. All the wines see puncheon to settle and aged in oak. We haven't tried yet, but after 2018 have complete confidence in Patrick's skills. Lots of fruit weight, structure and a mouthful of bright cherries, raspberries and hints of spice with soft tannins.