The nose is spritely and fresh showing fresh lemon, cypress and crushed shell. The palate is fine and long with fresh acidity providing drive and texture, flavours of citrus blossom and wet stone. Piquepoul has long been a favourite of the Lloyd Family and was selected as having potential as a new variety for McLaren Vale. We imported the cuttings in 2009 from a nursery in southern France and some years later had our first release in 2015. The variety has proven itself to be well suited to our Mediterranean climate and has found a new home in the Vale. Its fresh acidity and lively texture make it a great accompaniment for seafood, particularly oysters and other shellfish. Coriole was founded by Hugh and Molly Lloyd in 1967, and they released their first wine in 1969. The Estate is still owned by the Lloyd family and is now managed by Mark and Paul Lloyd. Coriole is situated in the undulating hills of the densely planted McLaren Vale region just within sight of the sea and less than an hour from Adelaide. The original farmhouses were built in 1860 and are now the epicentre of the garden and cellar door at the winery. The original vineyards were planted in 1919. The Lloyd family are considered pioneers in the McLaren Vale region, and visionaries in the planting of Italian and French varieties. Long before it was fashionable, Mark Lloyd developed vineyards of Sangiovese, Picpoul, Chenin Blanc, Nero dAvola, and others, plus of course, Shiraz. They are considered one of the leading lights of the region.

The Lloyds have always been huge ambassadors for the potential of Italian varieties in the Vale, and Negroamaro may prove to be the equal of their famous Sangiovese releases. Negroamaro is a spicy, medium-bodied red variety that pairs perfectly with rich pastas or cured meats. This variety is famous for having a super explosive nose and vibrant, spicy palate - the Lloyds have brought a lovely version to the table. Enjoy now or over the medium term. "Gee they do Italian well at Coriole... A lovely and lively thing to drink. Yes."- 92pts, Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

The delicate and mouthwatering palate is clean and bright with blood orange, wild strawberry and red cherry. The mouth feel is crisp with 15% barrel fermented juice adding to the fine, crunchy texture. The rosé has a savoury finish and the moreish, punchy acid length makes this wine the perfect lunch time tipple and summer time aperitif.

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