Estate Label Grenache 2023

Nose: Aromas of mulberry, briar bush, fennel, blackberry and currents, with faint licorice abound. The bouquet has some coffee notes, slight smoky edge, with background complexity and slight rustic edges.

Palate:Medium bodied with soft round curvaceous varietal expression. Plum and red berry fruit are evident across the palate, which has greaat freshness and is quite moorish. The palate has a suppleness, a lightness, which should develop beuatifully over the next 3-5 years, by 2026-2028. Serve with antipasta or grilled entrees.

Colour: Medium bodied with crimson red to a medium garnet core, cherry red hue and brilliant clarity. From the cool long late 2023 La Nina Vintage.

Grape Variety: Grenache

Dry/Sweet: dry

Vintage: 2023

Range: Estate Label

Blend or Single: Single Variety

Region: Clare Valley/ McLaren Vale

Wine Body:

Oak Maturation: Oak maturation is very important in making Grenache and the oak chosen is genreally 3-5 year old American and French barrels, possibly 60% American. American oak can guide shape into a luscous round form whilst French oak can add spice, focus fruit and add length of flavour. The star of our Estate Grenache is the fruit and the oaks role is background in a supportive way.

Vintage Condition:

Cellaring Notes: Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar over the short term under ideal conditions.

Alcohol Volume: 14.5

Residual Sugar: 0.2

Standard Drinks:

pH: 3.4

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