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Region: Clare Valley
Grapes: Grenache
First Glance: Red Fruits, Spice, Structured, Juicy
The Wine:
Hand-picked on the 23rd of April as the sun rose, the whole bunches were delivered to the winery.
With 20% of the bunches tipped directly into the small open top fermenter, the remaining bunches were de-stemmed and crushed on top. The must was chilled to 8 degrees overnight and then allowed to naturally warm and naturally initiate fermentation over the next few days. Once the cap lifted, the cap was gently plunged twice a day with an additional pump over at the height of fermentation. Full malolactic conversion occurred while on skins before being basket pressed, settled and transferred to French and Hungarian puncheon (500ltr barrels).
Light ruby with a radiant clarity, showing youthful vibrancy. A perfumed bouquet of fresh strawberries and red currants, intertwined with notes of crushed rose hip. Medium-bodied with great balance. The acidity highlights the fresh red fruit character and has flavours of ripe raspberries, cranberry compote, and a delicate spiciness lead to a soft, elegant structure. Refreshing and clean, with lingering notes of red berries and a whisper of dried herbs.
