RADFORD DALE, "THIRST" GAMAY

From the vibrant, pink hue with purple tinge on the rim to the soft, yet striking strawberry and cranberry aromas of the nose, this wine refuses to be defined by the rules of modern conventional winemaking. The palate shows a range of red fruits and a touch of tomato leaf, before a bracing acidity brings the wine to a long, clean finish. Light, supple tannins provide texture and a lift in the finish which refreshes and rewards at the same time. Utterly moreish, this wine seems to disappear out of the glass on its own. The wine is lean and fine but by no means simple. It intrigues with its subtle vivacity and nonconformist attitude.