Our Wines
2020 Grenache
$35.00
Our Thomas Block vineyard is extremely unique, and experiences colder than average McLaren Vale mornings, and warm summer days, providing the perfect ripening conditions for producing the most elegant of red wines; this Grenache is no exception.
93/100 Wine Orbit NZ
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93/100 Wine Orbit NZ
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Sweetly ripe and inviting, the wine shows Black Doris plum, blueberry, violet and subtle spice notes on the nose, followed by a supple palate displaying juicy fruit flavours with beautifully rounded mouthfeel. At its best: now to 2030
Sam Kim, 2021
The Wine
| Variety: | Grenache |
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| 100%: | Organic | Biodynamic |
| Region: | McLaren Vale |
| Vineyard: | Landcross Farm |
| Colour: | Ruby red with light pink hues |
| Aroma: | A perfumed fragrance of fresh strawberries, raspberries and spice. Bright red fruits jump from the glass showing excellent varietal expression |
| Palate: | Light to medium-bodied wine with a crunchy red berry flavour. Hints of savoury spice round out the palate, giving depth and length to the finish. |
| Drink With: | Spicy Asian or Indian dishes |
| Cellaring: | This wine can be enjoyed young, however careful cellaring for 5-10 years will be rewarded |
Winemaking & Vintage
| Vintage: | 2020 posed many challenges throughout Australia. Another intense drought year through the growing season was followed by one of the most devastating bushfire seasons this country has ever seen. Fortunately McLaren Vale was largely unaffected by this devastation and the early signs indicate 2020 to be a very special vintage; one to savour. Moderate weather throughout the picking season, combined with lower yields allowed the flavours to develop harmoniously and in balance. Varietal expression was excellent with Shiraz and Grenache showing lovely intense flavour without excessive tannin or alcohol. Tempranillo and Graciano are showing lovely plum and pepper characters and will be intriguing to see how they develop after time in oak and bottle. |
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| Vinification: | Hand picked at optimum sugar and flavour balance, 20% of the harvest was used as whole bunches, with the remainder gently de-stemmed. A slow, cool ferment helped capture the character of the vineyard and a combination of pump overs and plunging for 10-14 days enhanced the tannin profile. When fermentation was finished the must was pressed to mature French oak barriques for maturation of six months prior to blending and bottling. |
| Alcohol: | 14.0% |
| Winemaker: | Dwayne Cunningham and Kate Goodman |
Reviews
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Sweetly ripe and inviting, the wine shows Black Doris plum, blueberry, violet and subtle spice notes on the nose, followed by a supple palate displaying juicy fruit flavours with beautifully rounded mouthfeel. At its best: now to 2030
-Sam Kim - Wine Orbit NZ
Tools of the Trade
Additional Information
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
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Here is our winemaker Ash taking a barrel sample 🔥 keeping a close eye on how the wine is developing, to send it for bottling at the ideal moment!
#mclarenvalewine #biodynamicwine #organicwine
Great to see these little creatures braving the cold and still coming to visit our vineyards 🐝
With the rain taking a break this weekend, we hope to see you too!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Happy World Tapas Day to all! With our mediterranean varietals - Graciano, Grenache and Tempranillo - it's a match made in heaven! 🍤🍢
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Bottling... a (swipe) journey! Come along this public holiday Monday for our 2021 NOW vintage release event - free tastings of our freshly bottled NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range 🐢
More info: https://fb.me/e/26gasXFN1
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Quite the line up! Our 2021 Vintage NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range will be released on the Queen's Birthday 👑 free tastings of these beautiful wines on the day and Chimichurri Grill Argentinian food truck, what's not to love? 😍
(Check out our Facebook page for more details)
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
World Environment Day 🌏 Celebrating all living things!
#worldenvironmentday #mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Exciting news! 🎊 the talented Owen Giovine has been appointed Assistant Winemaker with us!
There you have it! The last of our 2021 reds going into barrel... time to add an elegant and spicy finish 🤩
Your dose of green is waiting for you this weekend 🌳 McLaren Vale bringing the goods!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
"On top of Chardonnay just being delicious, its great with food! 🍽️ Fresh prawns on a summers day or a golden roast chook." - Kate Goodman, our Consultant Winemaker
Treat yourself to a glass on Chardonnay Day, just as good in winter as in summer!
Pictured here: Our NOW (Natural Organic Wine) Chardonnay 💛
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Wine your way, on National Wine Day 🥂
Who can spot the sneaky bee? On World Bee Day we would like to thank these busy little critters for all they do for mankind 🐝
#worldbeeday #mclarenvalewine #biodynamicwine #organicwine
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Here is our winemaker Ash taking a barrel sample 🔥 keeping a close eye on how the wine is developing, to send it for bottling at the ideal moment!
#mclarenvalewine #biodynamicwine #organicwine
Great to see these little creatures braving the cold and still coming to visit our vineyards 🐝
With the rain taking a break this weekend, we hope to see you too!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Happy World Tapas Day to all! With our mediterranean varietals - Graciano, Grenache and Tempranillo - it's a match made in heaven! 🍤🍢
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Bottling... a (swipe) journey! Come along this public holiday Monday for our 2021 NOW vintage release event - free tastings of our freshly bottled NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range 🐢
More info: https://fb.me/e/26gasXFN1
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Quite the line up! Our 2021 Vintage NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range will be released on the Queen's Birthday 👑 free tastings of these beautiful wines on the day and Chimichurri Grill Argentinian food truck, what's not to love? 😍
(Check out our Facebook page for more details)
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
World Environment Day 🌏 Celebrating all living things!
#worldenvironmentday #mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Exciting news! 🎊 the talented Owen Giovine has been appointed Assistant Winemaker with us!
There you have it! The last of our 2021 reds going into barrel... time to add an elegant and spicy finish 🤩
Your dose of green is waiting for you this weekend 🌳 McLaren Vale bringing the goods!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
"On top of Chardonnay just being delicious, its great with food! 🍽️ Fresh prawns on a summers day or a golden roast chook." - Kate Goodman, our Consultant Winemaker
Treat yourself to a glass on Chardonnay Day, just as good in winter as in summer!
Pictured here: Our NOW (Natural Organic Wine) Chardonnay 💛
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Wine your way, on National Wine Day 🥂
Who can spot the sneaky bee? On World Bee Day we would like to thank these busy little critters for all they do for mankind 🐝
#worldbeeday #mclarenvalewine #biodynamicwine #organicwine
