Chateau Réserve de la Comtesse, 2nd Vin Pauillac 2018 blanc The Barossa Valley vineyard landscape

The Barossa Valley vineyard landscape is remarkably diverse

as Viognier has a pre-existing condition leaning towards more robust than is sometimes wanted

with brilliant tint

a cutting from the vineyards of Domaine de la Romane Conti allegedly smuggled back into the country by an enterprising Kiwi in a pair of gumboots

Complex and powerful

Chateau Réserve de la Comtesse, 2nd Vin Pauillac 2018 blanc The Barossa Valley vineyard landscapeVineyards lie on deep gravel beds underpinned by clay and then sandstone and limestone (part of these vineyards actually reside in the St Julien appellation). Blend 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc Winemaking As the Grand vin, the wine is fermented in stainless steel cuves and then matured in oak barriques (50% new) for up to 18 months.