TASTING NOTES FOR Trentham The Family Nero D’Avola Murray Darling New South Wales 2024

🍷 Appearance
Medium ruby red with a bright, youthful hue. Vibrant and inviting in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and aromatic. Ripe plum, blackberry and dark cherry lead, with subtle violet notes adding a floral lift.
Hints of spice and light savoury oak sit underneath, giving added complexity.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and fruit-driven.
Juicy dark fruits—plum, blackberry and cherry—flow across the palate with a soft, generous profile.
Balanced acidity and a gentle savoury edge provide structure and freshness.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and approachable with soft, ripe tannins.
The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering dark fruit, spice and a touch of savoury oak.

🍇 Overall Style
A modern Australian Nero d’Avola—juicy, approachable and full of flavour.
Combines ripe fruit generosity with soft structure, making it highly drinkable and versatile.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with pizza, pasta, grilled meats or Mediterranean dishes. Also excellent with charcuterie and casual entertaining.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A cracking value red—juicy, smooth and packed with flavour.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want something approachable yet a little different from the usual Shiraz or Cabernet.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷