2023 Brecon Haggis Basher (New Release)
Haggis Basher is essentially a co-fermented Syrah/Petit-Sirah/Viognier. It recreates "Còsagach" (pronounced co-sa-goch). For centuries, this was a cornerstone of Highland life. It was the feeling of being cosy inside a stone blackhouse while a winter blizzard howled through the Glen. It was the comfort of a peat fire, a deep and rich, velvety beverage. The company of kin, a meaty, aromatic haggis, all while the rain lashed against the windows. It's a feeling of deep, primal security, born from people who lived in a beautiful but often harsh environment. Try it next time you feel defiant in the face of nature's power. It's a core part of the Gaelic spirit.
The inspiration here is Côte-Rôtie-style wines. Winemaking aims to carefully balance and emphasize the rich and velvety Syrah with undertones of Mandarin skin, i.e, the classic descriptors for such co-ferments. Haggis has actually been banned in the USA. Consequently, while blending we have to jump on a plane (so you don’t have to!) with a bottle of Brecon and our “bonnie wee lassies” just to confirm that it indeed pairs remarkably well with the Scottish national dish!
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Varietal | Red Wine |
| Varietal Composition | 70.15% Syrah, Adelaida District, Glen Rose Vineyard.
22.42% Petite Sirah, Templeton Gap District, Ranch 7 Vineyard.
5.57% Petite Sirah, Adelaida District, Rolph Vineyard.
1.86% Viognier, Adelaida District, La Vista Vineyard.
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| Appellation | Paso Robles |
| Acid | .50g/100ml |
| PH | 3.72 |
| Aging | Drink Now - 2038 |
| Residual Sugar | 0.05g/100ml |
| Alcohol | 14.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 06/04/2025 |
| Cases Produced | 194 |
Glenrose Vineyard can by itself be both the quintessential jammy and meaty Syrah as typically seen in our infrequent Reserve bottlings of the grape. It’s interesting to see how the wine morphs with a seemingly inconsequential amount of La Vista Viognier. The varietal lines are blurred yet further with a touch of Petite Sirah for tannin and tension. The result: a hidden complexity, even a gritty, kilt-wearing Highlander would be proud of.
