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Description
Fluus (meaning 'Flow') is a delicious, unfettered blend of red Rhone varieties, predominantly from the Barossa Valley, compiled and composited by the skilled hands of Abel Gibson.
This version takes a detour from previous releases, with winemaker Abel Gibson adding Adelaide Hills Syrah and Gamay for an aromatic lift and an extra degree of freshness.
The blend is 43% Syrah, 22% Grenache, 18% Cinsault, and 17% Gamay, combining 71% from 2021 barrels and 29% from 2022. It's a finely tuned multi-variety, multi-region, multi-vintage blend composed by one of the most thoughtful vignerons in the Barossa Valley.
In the glass, Fluus is all about energy and flow. There is wonderful balance, a fresh and juicy version of a Barossa Valley red wine with a delicious underlying earthy element which anchors the wine and sets it apart from some of other the 'jubey' modern red wines of the region. Fluus is the perfect way to get acquainted with this gem of a Barossa/Eden Valley producer.
95 points
"It’s such a delight. Such. Slurpy but with cool threads of alpine herbs, peppery spice, sleek tannin and red and black cherry fruit characters. The tension is there too, tannins sweeping through and holding the juiciness in, a slight chomp through the finish lending authority. It feels elegant in a way, but the drinkability is all charm. A pinosity of sorts emerges, despite the depth of fruit and spice. Energy is another word to be thrown into the mix here – it feels very alive and vibrant with each sip. Jeepers. Too good."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
