Old vines which yield fantastic textural tannins
it is the antithesis of what you might expect from a New Zealand savvy
pressing the grapes at 7am gently using only the free run juice which we slowly ferment to show vineyard and individual block expression
A warm/dry January and February with favourable moisture conditions in the subsoil allowed for grapes to be picked slightly riper with softer acidity
The fruit is discreet but the balance is perfect
Brash Higgins ‘Zbo’ Zibibbo-Amphora 2025 Size::12 Bottle Case Old vines which yield fantasticA benchmark Australian skin contact white, Brad Hickeys Amphora on Skins Zibibbo is sourced from the Bassham Vineyard in the Riverland and fermented naturally on skins in terracotta amphora for six months. Protected under flor and bottled unfined, its a true expression of texture and balance. Dry yet aromatic, it shows apricot, lemon myrtle, elderflower and wild honey, layered with white pepper, ginger and mandarin peel. The palate is textural and