

TROPHY WINNING GSM AWARDED 96 POINTS & BEST GRENACHE DOMINANT BLEND AT MCLAREN VALE WINE SHOW
Vintage: | 2016 |
Source/Region: | Mclaren Vale, South Australia |
Grape Variety: | Grenache Shiraz |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar mid term |
Bottle Top: | Stelvin |
Alcohol Content: | 14.50 |
Standard Drinks: | 8.60 |
Rating: | 92 |
Brilliant crimson with bright edge. Perfumed red fruit fragrances of raspberry, plum & dark cherry dominate the bouquet hints of nutmeg spice, freshly tilled earth & fresh herbs. Full of juicy bright plum, red fruits & soft fine tannins. The medium bodied palate bursts with fresh fruits and finishes with fine savoury tannins and fresh natural Grenache acidity. Shiraz & Mataro provide the palate with soft generous fruit weight & compliment the spice & vibrancy of the Grenache.
This classic blend has found a home in the Mediterranean climate of McLaren Vale. Sourced from the more elevated sub regions of McLaren Vale the wine is highlighted by spice & aromatics of old vine Grenache with Shiraz & Mataro adding juicy fruit weight to the palate. Vintage 2016 proved to be quite unique with high quality fruit being delivered to the winery with well above average yields, an outstanding Grenache year for McLaren Vale and provides a wonderful base to add Shiraz & Mataro. Cool winter and warm spring was preceded by a late rainfall event that boosted vine growth and refreshed soils. Closer to harvest bumper crops were aided into ripening by mild-summer temperatures and sporadic rain. Picking at optimum maturity has resulted in wines which display vibrant bright colours with ripe flavour profiles, rounded flavoursome palates and soft fine tannins.
96 Point Rated - McLaren Vale Wine Show
92 Point Rated - James Halliday Wine Companion
"Good hue, although not especially deep; there's not a hair out of place in this labrador-friendly GSM. The fruit-sweet (not sugar-sweet) flavours bounce around on the juicy, medium-bodied palate with just enough tannins to provide control. Ready now or in a decade, but I'd be inclined to go for it now."
90 Point Rated - Jeremy Oliver
Trophy - Best Grenache Predominant Blend
McLaren Vale Wine Show 2017
Gold Medal
McLaren Vale Wine Show 2017
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