2002 McLAREN VALE GRENACHE

STYLE —
Specifically produced as a food wine – medium bodied and easy drinking, yet with vibrant character. Particularly suited to spicy food and a wide cross section of Mediterranean cuisine.

VITICULTURE —
The fruit is sourced off a well established (41 years), dry grown vineyard in McLaren Flat, a sub region of McLaren Vale, South Australia. Soil profile is ironstone pebbles over red loam. Yield is 3-4 tonnes/acre.

VINIFICATION —
A mild, extended growing season produced fruit with uplifted berry characteristics. The grapes were harvested mid April. Fermented on skins through to dryness and then basket pressed. Alcohol 14.5%v/v

TASTING NOTES —
A vibrant fruit dominated style of wine exhibiting spice and rose petal aromas with a provocative hint of wild mushrooms. The palate combines concentrated fruit flavours with subtle tannins, making it a very approachable style. This unoaked wine was basket pressed and is best enjoyed in its youth as a versatile food wine. Medium term cellaring of 5-7 years will add some complexity. Note: This wine is sealed with the stelvin closure – especially for this style of red wine, it allows the freshness of the fruit components to be “locked” in and will also assist in the cellaring of the wine.

AWARDS & REVIEWS —

2 Silver, 2 Bronze medals

Philip White’s Advertiser 2003 Top 100 (19/11/03)

Correspondence -
PO Box 977, North Adelaide 5006, South Australia.
T- 08) 8344 4079 F - 08) 8342 1379
Winery -
Leasingham / Mintaro Rd, Leasingham, Clare Valley 5452, South Australia.
T - 08) 8843 0199 F - 08) 8843 0299