Description
Battle of Bosworth makes single vineyard, organically grown wines from family vineyards located in McLaren Vale, South Australia. Established in 2001 by Joch Bosworth and Louise Hemsley-Smith, Battle of Bosworth takes its name from the 1485 English battle, which ended the War of the Roses. It is also a proverbial nod to the Bosworth family’s “battle” planting their first vineyard in McLaren Vale in the 1850s. Conversion to organic viticulture began in 1995. Battle of Bosworth now has a significant holding of 30 years and older Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Mourvèdre (as well as a little Malbec, Graciano and Touriga Nacional) vines which are fully certified organic. Joch combats any weeds by planting soursob (Oxalis pes-caprae), the pretty yellow flower featured on the Battle of Bosworth label. The life cycle of the soursob is in harmony with the vines, as it uses water in winter when the vine is dormant and dies off in summer as the grape vines’ water requirements increase.
100% Shiraz. The PURITAN is a young, fresh exuberant style of Shiraz made in the nouveau style—a delicious early-drinking unoaked Shiraz made to be enjoyed now. Produced with no added preservatives and only naturally occurring sulfites. The grapes were selected from various blocks and individually crushed and fermented in small open vessels. Once vinified, the various components were transferred to tank to go through malolactic fermentation before blending and bottling. Aromas of dark berry fruit with a touch of roasted herbs. The palate is ripe and juicy, with flavors of cassis, blackberry and olallieberry preserves, with a touch of cured meat gaminess. Simply delicious, with substantial acidity to balance its brambly fruitiness. Ripe, with persistent, polished tannins and a chalky minerality on the finish.
