Willunga 100 McLaren Vale Grenache 2022
The grapes for the Willunga 100 Grenache are sourced from the estate-owned 'Blind Spot' vineyard in the sub-region of Blewitt Springs in McLaren Vale. The 100% dry grown, bush vine Grenache comes from three different sections of the vineyard, each with a slightly different aspect and elevation. The average vine age is approximately 50 years old, and the soils of the vineyard are deep Maslin sand over a base of ironstone and clay, resulting in grapes that have great depth of flavour. The three selected parcels were each hand-harvested and vinified separately. Fermentation took place in stainless steel, open-top fermenters. Two parcels were fermented with 20% whole bunch (equating to approximately 14% whole bunch across the wine). Gentle basket pressing took place after 10 days on the skins. Following primary fermentation, 60% of the wine was transferred to seasoned French oak puncheons to undergo malolactic fermentation. The wine remained on fine lees for 10 months prior to racking and bottling, unfined. This Willunga 100 wine is a vibrant expression of Grenache that opens with bright, lifted red raspberry aromas on the nose. The palate is laden with red fruits, complemented with fresh blood orange and Chinese five spice over a supportive frame of fine-grained tannins.
