2022 Bingo Jaen (Mencia)
2022 Bingo Jaen (Mencia)
Jaen or Mencia originates from the Iberian Penninsula (Portugal & Spain). It’s the third variety from this incredibly diverse part of the world we have focused on in addition to Bastardo & Arinto. Southern Portugal in particular is climatically identical to McLaren Vale. Structurally similar to Shiraz, Jaen handles our warm dry conditions far better. The future is bright for this variety!
WINEMAKING: Fruit was hand harvested, wild fermented with no added acid, enzymes or fining agents. Gentle maceration, cool fermentation temperature and minimal skin contact time has ensured we have retained freshness and varietal flavour and texture. No oak was used with this blend.
Bottled July 2022
WINEMAKER : Andy Coppard
VITICULTURALIST: Matt Hatwell
VINEYARD: Chalk Hill Viticulture’s California Road Vineyard