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Description
From Willunga 100’s own dry-grown bush vines planted over 50 years ago, this is a beautifully expressive Grenache from the sandy soils of Blewitt Springs. The vineyard’s 15-acre block sits on an elevated, southwest-facing slope, where the old vines dig deep into Maslin sand over ironstone and clay - classic Grenache country.
The 2023 vintage brings a little extra finesse to the table. Aromas of bright red berries - raspberry and cherry - are laced with pepper, warm spice, and a hint of dried herbs. On the palate, it’s softly textured with earthy complexity, fresh acidity and a fine dusting of tannin through the finish. There’s a nice balance here between vibrant fruit and savoury detail.
Made gently in open fermenters and matured mostly in stainless steel to retain purity, it’s a wine that speaks clearly of place and vintage. A great example of modern McLaren Vale Grenache - elegant, characterful, and seriously good value.
95 points
"This rounds out the single-site grenache bottlings. The clarity of making is the same, with each speaking of site, and all three pure, lithe and vibrant, but this presents now as the slightly more brooding of the trio... It’s a very nice wine, and the August release is on its side."
- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)
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