Country: Australia
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Year: 2022
Varietal: Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre
VINEYARD
The Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre is crafted from Grenache from old vines growing in thesandy soils of Blewitt Springs in the centre of McLaren Vale and from our certified organic and biodynamic Warboys Vineyard, Shiraz from the exposed slate and quartz slopes high in the windswept Sellicks Hills, and Mourvèdre from the loam soils of the more protected Sellicks Foothills to the south. The perfume of Blewitt Springs contrasts and combines with the spice and pepper of the southerly Sellicks vineyards.
VINTAGE
Above-average winter and early spring rain set the vines for a great start to the growing
season. Cooler conditions prevailed through budburst to flowering, which resulted in lower yields. The 2022 season heralded a gentle and slow ripening period by a mild summer recording no days above 40°C, allowing the development of excellent flavour and colour.
WINEMAKING
Each variety was hand picked separately when at peak ripeness, transported to our
winery where it was cooled to 5oC and then hand sorted before being fermented according to taste and terroir. Basket pressed and then allowed to mature in 2nd and 3rd use French oak puncheons before the final stage of blending and then resting for 12 months in large French oak vats, before bottling.
TASTING NOTE
Bright garnet red with purple hues. Cherry and damson plum, star anise and pepper on the nose. Cherry Fraises and plum on the palate with a silky texture.
VARIETAL
Grenache 45%
Shiraz 25%
Mourvèdre 20%
REGION
McLaren Vale
BARREL AGEING
20 months in large French oak
vat, puncheons and hogsheads
TECHNICAL
Alcohol - 14.5%
pH - 3.50
Residual Sugar - <2g/L
Total Acidity - 5.9g/L
CELLAR POTENTIAL
2033
WINEMAKERS
Tony Ingle and Paul Kernich
Vegan Friendly
SKU: 4099004
