2008 RED SQUARE

My winner for the day

Melbourne, first Tuesday in November can only mean one thing....a barbeque on the back verandah because it's a public holiday. The weather wasn't inviting (as those of you who watched the running of the Cup will have noticed) but I opened a bottle of the 2008 Red Square and suddenly things looked better.
This is an intriguing wine, being a blend of four varieties. It's relatively low in alcohol (13.0%) as is our custom and it reminds me very much of the wines I grew up drinking. This isn't to say it's old-fashioned, rather that the aromas and flavours are reminiscent of the Yarra Valley wines of the 80's, along with a passing nod to Coonawarra. It's medium-bodied, sleek and charming and very easy to enjoy with some char-grilled chicken fillets and spicy sausages.
The 2009 will be bottled in a few weeks and released in about 6-8 months time. Once the blend is ready to bottle, I'll update this post with a few comments. In the meantime, track down a bottle of the 2008. If you are having trouble finding it, contact the vineyard via the website www.squitchylane.com.au or call us.