Seppeltsfield Barossa Grenache 2021 (750ml)

100% Grenache

ABV 14.5%

Sustainable Farming Methods

Tasting Notes
Nose of lifted rosewater Turkish delight, strawberry acacia, and rosella jam. Savory elements of dried herbs and anise myrtle emerge on the palate. Juicy-fruited with a soft yet persistent acidity and plum-skin tannins providing balance.

Vintage Notes
While the season started with spring rains, very dry subsoils have resulted in yields that are still slightly down on average. But quality is exceptional, with high acidities and peak flavor development.

Vineyard Notes
The vineyard lies on the western boundary of the Seppeltsfield estate and is planted in contoured rows at 220-280 meters above sea level. The majority of the vineyard is gnarly, thick-trunked, bush- vine Grenache. For this wine, a selection is made of blocks and rows on the mid and lower levels of the vineyard, which are less exposed and moderated by cooling gully breezes, with red brown soils of slate, quartz, and ironstone.

Winemaking
Vineyard is hand-pruned and hand- picked. The Grenache was vinified through the historic 1888 Gravity Cellar. Built into the hillside on a series of terraces, gravity guides the flow of fruit down through the winery to deliver gentle extraction of color, flavor and tannin. 7 days on skins during fermentation. Aged in stainless steel for 3-4 months to retain freshness. SO2 addition made after MLF.

About This Producer
Seppeltsfield was established in the Barossa Valley by Joseph and Johanna Seppelt just 15 years after the European settlement of South Australia. Steeped in rich Barossan heritage, the estate is considered a true national treasure which helped shape the history of the Australian wine industry.

Seppeltsfield’s winemaking philosophy is guided by four elements, which reflect both our history and our future endeavors. Our wines are handcrafted ultimately for enjoyment but with an eye on age-ability. Our unique 1888 Gravity Cellar plays a significant role in the style of many of our bottlings, and for our still wines, we celebrate the reimagining of traditional fortified varietals. These elements are grounded in a belief of place over the person. Our winemaking team’s primary aspiration is to translate the character of our vineyard sites and each season – in our wines themselves.

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