$32.00
Variety
100% Grenache
Old Vine – Single block
Light Pass/Barossa Valley
Vineyard
Planted in 1969 by 5th generation William `Bert` Scholz. The block is dry grown on sand over deep alluvial soil in a loop of the North Para River. The Grenache thrives on the free draining sand and experiences the cool gully breezes that follow the North Para river out of the hills.
Vintage
The 2019/20 season started dry and continued that way. The 2019 calendar year was the driest on record resulting in small canopies, loose bunches and small berries. Flowering was interrupted by a windy and hot November, further reducing yields. The hot weather continued through December and early January. Late January and February finally provided some relief with significantly cooler than average temperatures and some much needed rain. Although the yields were substantially lower than average, the cool ripening period resulted in balanced, flavoursome fruit.
Winemaking
Fruit was hand- picked across two separate dates ; 2nd and 9th March. An early pick targeting fragrant, bright fruit and a second pick targeting more depth and structure. Fermentation occurred in small batch, open fermenters. There were 4 batches in total with varying levels of whole bunch (25-100%); or extended maceration(~35 days). Whole bunch fermentation adding length and softness to the structure of the wine. All batches were basket pressed to seasoned French oak for 8 months prior to blending and bottling.
Tasting Note
Opens with lifted red fruits, lavender florals, and savoury spice. The palate reveals red licorice and raspberry that progresses to more complex, savoury notes of earth, graphite and peppercorn spice. Structurally the tannins are ruffled, running long and even.
ALC 14.6%
