McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
See previous note from January 2022. Has lost its primary red fruited characters of raspberry and strawberry from its youth. More musky and earthy these days. From 72 year old Grenache vines in the Old McDonald vineyard in McLaren Vale. Steve Pannells winemaking touch still evident with excellent material - a great combination.
See previous note from January 2022. Has lost its primary red fruited characters of raspberry and strawberry from its youth. More musky and earthy these days. From 72 year old Grenache vines in the Old McDonald vineyard in McLaren Vale. Steve Pannells winemaking touch still evident with excellent material - a great combination.
Aug 17th, 2022Steve Pannell says that Grenache is the variety that he is most passionate about of the many varieties he produces. This is the product of 75 year old vines in McLaren Vale - the Old McDonald Vineyard. This wine had Red Fruits (cherries and raspberries) together with musky notes. Bright and juicy on the medium bodied palate. Steve says more Pinot like than Shiraz like. Proves again that Grenache does best in McLaren Vale over the Barossa in Australia.
Steve Pannell says that Grenache is the variety that he is most passionate about of the many varieties he produces. This is the product of 75 year old vines in McLaren Vale - the Old McDonald Vineyard. This wine had Red Fruits (cherries and raspberries) together with musky notes. Bright and juicy on the medium bodied palate. Steve says more Pinot like than Shiraz like. Proves again that Grenache does best in McLaren Vale over the Barossa in Australia.
Jan 9th, 2022
Almost garnet on the color. Raging high acidity and dried red fruits on the nose which reminds me of Northern Italian wines. Smooth tannin and nice finish. A killer in blind tasting. Very distinctive
Almost garnet on the color. Raging high acidity and dried red fruits on the nose which reminds me of Northern Italian wines. Smooth tannin and nice finish. A killer in blind tasting. Very distinctive
Sep 4th, 2018Lolly confectionery jubey Notes. Some twiggy bitterness indicating whole bunch. A little simple for the producer (one of the best in Australia) the region (McLaren Vale probably the best source for Grenache in Australia) the vintage (2014 excellent) and the price $54. Also 72 year old dry grown bush vines. Expected more. Next time will decant earlier as the label suggests.
Lolly confectionery jubey Notes. Some twiggy bitterness indicating whole bunch. A little simple for the producer (one of the best in Australia) the region (McLaren Vale probably the best source for Grenache in Australia) the vintage (2014 excellent) and the price $54. Also 72 year old dry grown bush vines. Expected more. Next time will decant earlier as the label suggests.
Feb 25th, 2018Serious wine. Amazing structure and depth. There's power here too but undeniable elegance. Red fruits and hints of earth with fine tannin. Young but beautiful
Serious wine. Amazing structure and depth. There's power here too but undeniable elegance. Red fruits and hints of earth with fine tannin. Young but beautiful
Oct 16th, 2016
Beautifully crafted #grenache - perfumed - fresh and delicious #mclarenvale
Beautifully crafted #grenache - perfumed - fresh and delicious #mclarenvale
Sep 11th, 2016
Super Aussie Grenache. Highly recommended
Super Aussie Grenache. Highly recommended
Dec 27th, 2017
Grenache with a delicate touch. Juicy, well-balanced deliciousness.
Grenache with a delicate touch. Juicy, well-balanced deliciousness.
Jun 21st, 2016
