Wine Specs
Vintage
2024
Varietal
100% Grenache
Appellation
McLaren Vale
Vineyard Designation
Little Falls, McLaren Vale
pH
3.63
Residual Sugar
5
Alcohol %
14
NX Gen Grenache
New Release
In Stock
Crafted from two unique McLaren Vale vineyards as our celebration of Grenache. This wine is made up of 67% Grenache bush vines planted in 1947, growing in deep sand just north of the McLaren Vale township. The remaining 33% Grenache fruit was planted in 1990 on single-wire trellised vines, growing on the sandy slopes of Stump Hill on the western edge of the McLaren Vale township. The result is an aromatic, moreish and savoury wine which will keep you coming back for more.
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Translucent, ruby red. The 2024 McLaren Vale Grenache offers a stunning display of bright red fruit aromas, including raspberry, cherry, and cranberry, underscored by subtle hints of spice and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied, showcasing silky tannins and vibrant acidity, with flavors of red berries, plum, and a touch of earthiness. A well-balanced wine with a long, elegant finish, it reflects the vintage's pristine fruit and refined alcohol levels, making it a versatile and expressive example of McLaren Vale Grenache.
Vineyard Notes
The 2024 McLaren Vale vintage saw contrasting conditions; wet and windy weather until late January, followed by 47 dry days with heat spikes from February onwards. Early fruit flavour development enabled harvesting at lower Beaume levels, resulting in wines with pristine fruit characteristics and refined alcohol levels, reflecting balance and vibrancy.
Winemaker Notes
Crafted from two unique McLaren Vale vineyards as our celebration of Grenache.
67% hand-picked fruit from Grenache bush vines planted in 1947 and growing in deep sand just north of the McLarenVale township. Fruit is destemmed to open fermenters, pumped over and cooled regularly to maintain a steady fermentation on skins for 6 days, capturing the perfumed elegance of this block. Matured in well-seasoned French oak and in tank for 7 months prior to blending. The remaining 33% is sourced from fruit grown on single-wire trellised vines, growing on the sandy slopes of Stump Hill on the western edge of the McLaren Vale township and planted in 1990. Pumped over and fermented at a warmer temperature to maintain a steady fermentation on skins for 8 days, capturing the darker fruit and textured structural elements of this block. Matured in well-seasoned oak for 7 months.
Food Pairing Notes
Crumbed Whiting with green pea and anchovy mayo. Consider serving slightly chilled in summer by placing in the fridge for 30 minutes before opening.
Other Notes
The region has a Mediterranean climate with wet winters, dry summers and plenty of sunshine. The proximity to St Vincent Gulf, coincidentally named after the patron saint of winemakers, benefits fruit quality with warmer spring and autumn conditions and cooler summers. McLaren Vale is renowned as a premium wine region of great beauty that consistently produces
high quality, richly flavoured wines.