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Fingers Crossed Life & Death Red 2022

750 ml Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre South Australia, Australia 2022

Fingers Crossed Life & Death Red 2022 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre (South Australia, Australia), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with barbecue, lamb, beef stew, roast vegetables. Cheapest offer £160.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£160.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.4
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Syrah + Grenache prior
body
4 / 5
full
Syrah + Grenache prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Syrah + Grenache prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Syrah + Grenache prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Syrah + Grenache prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
South Australia · Australia
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Syrah
Typical aromas: black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, violet, smoked meat. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Fingers Crossed Life & Death Red 2022 is a boutique California red blend produced by Nikolas and Julia Krankl in Oak View. This cuvée typically leads with Syrah and is supplemented by Grenache, Mourvèdre and small amounts of white varieties to enhance aromatic complexity. The 2022 label features striking original artwork and reflects the Krankls` meticulous approach to viticulture and low-intervention winemaking. The wine is intensely concentrated, offering a decadent profile of black fruits, incense and cracked pepper. Despite its power, the palate remains balanced by a fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins that suggest a long life ahead in the cellar.

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