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Ochota Barrels
Ochota Barrels
AboutOchota Barrels
Ochota Barrels took shape during a surf trip along Mexico’s west coast in late 2000, when Taras and Amber Ochota decided to make wine back home in South Australia. Taras studied winemaking in Adelaide and worked in overseas cellars, while Amber’s experience included Italian vintages, vineyard development and wine analysis. They settled on a steep 9.6-acre property in Basket Range in the Adelaide Hills.
After Taras died in 2020, Amber continued making wine in the same cellar with a small team. The approach includes early picking for natural acidity, spontaneous fermentation and skin contact.
Ochota Barrels 2023 Texture Like Sun
Australian Red
Forest fruit, spice and liquorice are present. The profile is supple, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. The blend includes Pinot Noir, Grenache, Gamay, Mourvèdre, Pinot Meunier, Gewürztraminer, Fragola, Riesling and Chardonnay. Fruit from certified-organic vines grows on clay over limestone. The grapes are destemmed and undergo a five-day cold soak. Some varieties are co-fermented, while others ferment separately. After basket pressing, the wine rests in stainless steel before blending and bottling. It is vegan.
Ochota Barrels 2019 The Price of Silence Gamay
Australian Red
Pepper, herbs, violet and florals accompany crunchy fruit, gentle tannins and defined acidity. Black cherry, tea and herbal notes sit within a medium-bodied Gamay with a silky, rounded feel and a long, mouthwatering finish. Fruit comes from a high Piccadilly Valley vineyard on clay over limestone. Half the wine undergoes carbonic maceration, while half uses whole bunches for six days.
All listed prices are before tax unless stated otherwise. Vintage availability may vary.