Stekar 'Oliver' Red 2022 (750 ml)

50% Cabernet Sauvignon 50% MerlotFermentation: Stainless steel, Indigenous yeastsABV: 12.41%Organic farming methodsOliver is Jure’s second son (the footprint is real!)The Oliver Red is part of the newest line of wine from Stekar. Carrying the name of Jure’s second son Oliver, the wines are built for the fresher and more youthful palate. Hand-harvested Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon come into the cellar and begin a natural fermentation in stainless steel, but are only with the skins for two days before a gentle pressing, making for a lightly extracted red wine that is more focused on the fruit instead of the tannin and structure. Once fermentation is complete, the small batch was moved to 500-liter old oak barrels to age for close to five months before being bottled. The result is absolutely delightful to drink, vibrant and expressive on the nose with aromas of spice, black cherry, and strawberry. The palate echoes the fun and fresh aromas, with the fruit and acidity dancing in the mouth