An early hand picked parcel from the iconic Brini vineyard in Blewitt Springs. 100% Grenache, grown on ancient sandy soils. Partly fermented in locally made terracotta pots, gently hand plunged with extended time on skins. Basket pressed and matured for 6 months in seasoned French oak. A fresh, bright style.
Elegant style, raspberry jubes, spice, campari type aromatics, juicy palate, plush fine-grained tannins
James Halliday 2021 Grenache Challenge
We love how well suited Fiano is to the Australian climate, with it’s thick skin and ability to ripen on the vine without losing acidity under the summer sun. It’s also very versatile in the winery, and our aim is to make a style that is fresh, zippy and attractively aromatic. We work with a vineyard at Kersbrook, in the warmer northern Adelaide Hills, which we think is a perfect site growing for Italian grape varieties.
Main & Cherry Novello is a vibrant blend of Grenache, Sangiovese and Nero d’Avola. Juicy and aromatic with soft, supple tannins, it’s light and refreshing, perfect for drinking young — and even better served slightly chilled.
Deep, inky colour with very pretty aromatics that leap out of the glass. Bouncy blackberry fruit like Ribena and chocolate cake. Lovely balanced acidity/tannin structure and a rich, plush texture.
Handpicked fruit from our vineyard nestled above the Clarendon township, at one of the highest sites in the McLaren Vale wine region. We have been farming this site without any herbicide, insecticide or systemic chemicals and use Indian Runner Ducks to forage undervine, and sheep and alpacas grazing over winter. Gentle handling and winemaking has been utilized every step of the way.
Shiraz will always be the king of McLaren Vale. Sourced from two exceptional vineyards, our Shiraz showcases the richness and generosity this region is famous for. Dark berries, spice, and velvety tannins come together in a wine that’s both powerful and refined — a true expression of McLaren Vale’s heart and soul.