Small portions of three distinct bush vine Grenache vineyards were blended to produce this joven style. One from the low altitude and coastal Lacey vineyard in the Tatachilla subregion, another from young vines in the elevated Seaview subregion, and an 80-year-old bush vine vineyard in Blewitt Springs planted on deep sand. The individual parcels were fermented separately; all harvested by hand and gently destemmed to give whole berry ferments, 25% whole bunches were added to the bottom of each ferment to begin fermenting carbonically, hand plunged in small open fermenters for two weeks. Bottled after 2 months in seasoned puncheons. No fining or sulphur additions.
14.0% Alc/Vol
“Bright and forward, red-fruited and floral, juicy, jubey, but never confected. There’s also white pepper and some baking spices. Tannins check the exuberance without squashing it. This can take a gentle chill. It’s a very charming expression and such great value.”
Small portions of three distinct bush vine Grenache vineyards were blended to produce this joven style. One from the low altitude and coastal Lacey vineyard in the Tatachilla subregion, another from young vines in the elevated Seaview subregion, and an 80-year-old bush vine vineyard in Blewitt Springs planted on deep sand. The individual parcels were fermented separately; all harvested by hand and gently destemmed to give whole berry ferments, 25% whole bunches were added to the bottom of each ferment to begin fermenting carbonically, hand plunged in small open fermenters for two weeks. Bottled after 2 months in seasoned puncheons. No fining or sulphur additions.
14.0% Alc/Vol
“Bright and forward, red-fruited and floral, juicy, jubey, but never confected. There’s also white pepper and some baking spices. Tannins check the exuberance without squashing it. This can take a gentle chill. It’s a very charming expression and such great value.”
