Product Description
This release Grenache (nicknamed ‘Black Tip’) is blended from an expressive site in alluvial schist soil in McLaren Flat. Vines are around 80 years old.
After hand harvesting from bush vines, the grapes undergo open, small tank ferment slowly with a mix of natural and cultured yeasts and a small proportion of whole bunches. On pressing the wine was transferred to seasoned French oak puncheons for two years to slowly mature for complexity and tertiary regional expression.
Only the best barrels were selected for the final wine with a small amount of Shiraz from the same block was included for structure. Bottled with light filtration, no fining.
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Vintage: 2023
Region: McLaren Vale
Vineyard: R.White 35.216471, 138.591340
Variety: Grenache (95%) from McLaren Flat (south)
Oak: French oak puncheons for 18 months
Closure: We use DIAM cork to provide taint free cellaring.
Bottles made: 2431 bottles in June 2025
Analysis: 14.5% Alc/vol, pH 3.33 TA 6.06. Vegan friendly
Winemaker’s Notes June 2025:
Colour: Dark purple with a magenta hue.
Nose: Complex a redolent pot purri and fragrant raspberry. Hints of coffee grounds, forest floor and spice with a interesting Turkish delight lift. Hint of stalkiness adds interest.
Palate: Lovely crisp acidity with dark fruits, fine graphite, dark chocolate tannin and a varietal freshness like cranberry on the finish.
2023 Vintage: Exceptionally wet and cool early season but then a dry finish allowing long hangtime and flavour accumulation. A highly regarded Grenache vintage.
Potential: Whilst cracking as a young wine, medium to long term cellaring is recommended.
Winemaking: Nick Haselgrove
