2016 Heartland 'Sposa e Sposa' Dolcetto & Lagrein

Heartland

Australia / Langhorne Creek / Heartland

The Lagrein (55%) was matured new French oak barrels after fermentation to create a rounder, softer texture.The Dolcetto (45%) was cool fermented on skins for seven days before being crushed and matured in stainless steel in order to preserve the fresh, floral notes of the variety.
Robust, rich and ready to enjoy, the 2016 vintage offers a subtle structure and a multilayered fruit driven palate. The fascinating Lagrein shows great complexity now that the vines have some age. Look for blackberries and black spice. The Dolcetto softens the palate and offers a burst of fruit to please and entice.

James Halliday

Halliday Wine Companion 2021

91 points

55% Lagrein, 45% Dolcetto from Langhorne Creek, the Lagrein matured in new French hogsheads, the Dolcetto in stainless steel. Typical Ben Glaetzer, weaving seductive mouthfeel and flavours for the price of a tram ticket.

October, 2019

Campbell Mattinson

The Wine Front

89 points

A blend of Lagrein and Dolcetto, with winemaker Ben Glaetzer at the helm. Has a lovely freshness to it. It’s old school and new school at once, not a bad place to be. Toast, malt, an assortment of berries and sweet spice. Refreshing acidity. Generally satisfying. Firm, dry finish. Good to drink.

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About Heartland

The cool climate of Langhorne Creek typifies Australia at its finest. Heartland grows and selects grapes with the most flavour per acre through careful vineyard management and years of collective expertise. The brilliant Ben Glaetzer gives focus and expression to these flavours in the winery. This results in wines of intensity, texture and balance. The Spice Trader blend and varietal reds offer delightful drinking and attractive, pure expressions of their cool-climate origins. The unique blend of Dolcetto & Lagrein captures the imagination with its freshness and intense cherry fruit. The new Director’s Cut Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and harmonious, like its multiple award-winning Shiraz counterpart. Heartland One is a sublime blend of intense Cabernet Sauvignon and lush Shiraz, creating the ultimate expression of Langhorne Creek.

About

Ben Glaetzer has been making wines for over 20 years and his family history is intertwined with Australian wine making, and the Barossa Valley in particular. Indeed it was through the family connection of his uncle Johnny that Ben was introduced to the cool climate growing region of Langhorne Creek. This association has allowed Ben to explore completely new aspects of his winemaking abilities and create subtle, balanced reds with a true lightness of touch. Heartland sources all its grapes from Langhorne Creek, both from its own vines and those of old friends. The multiple awards and critical acclaim Heartland wines have attracted has been a bonus. The true pleasure is being part of one of Australia’s oldest and greatest regions and helping to showcase its great gifts to Australia and the world.