2023 Packing Shed - Grenache, Mataro & Shiraz

Crimson in colour, with a lifted complex aroma of red cherry spice, licorice and charcuterie. The palate is delicious, concentrated and full flavoured, though with a direct focus and freshness.

Enjoy upon release this wine is a blend of Grenache 50%, Mataro 30% and Shiraz 20%, and will mature very well for the medium term.

 

Vineyard Information:

A classic blend of Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz each variety located in three distinct sub-districts of McLaren Vale.  The Grenache is from the Whites Valley Vineyard on Ryan Road, the Mataro from the Petrucci Vineyard located on Sand Road and Shiraz from the Wait Family Vineyard on the top of the Seaview Rise. Managed sustainably, each vineyard is low yielding and hand manicured.

 

Winemaking Notes:

Handpicked, sorted and destemmed with 15% whole bunch clusters retained.

Each of the 3 varieties were fermented separately in open-topped fermenters, whereby the fruit was cold soaked for 5 days before being allowed to naturally warm to begin fermentation.

Pressing occurred after a long fermentation period of near 20 days into a series of seasoned French oak barrels. After 6 months maturation the wine was blended, naturally clarified and bottled without finings or filtration.

 

Alcohol:               14%                   

 

Production:        315 six packs