We couldn't not have a play with this insane old bush-vine Grenache from the sands of Blewitt Springs. Raspberry and redcurrant on the nose and in the mouth it has those subtle and silky tannins we all love in Grenache. A treasure.
Vineyard: Brini (Blewitt Springs)
Vine age: 81 years
Clones: Unknown
Elevation: 140-160m
Aspects: North-east
Soils: Deep sand.
Vinification: Our first little foray into another region but just across the border…20% whole cluster open top fermentation for ten days, eight months in French oak barriques, all neutral.
Alc: 13.3%
pH: 3.7
TA: 5.0 g/L
Production: 100 dozen