S.C. Pannell McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Touriga 2020

S.C. Pannell McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Touriga

Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Vintage: 2020

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Grenache Shiraz Touriga

ABV: 13.5%

A vibrant and fruit-driven wine. Notes of raspberry bon bons, cherry, blueberry and dark chocolate are wrapped in panettone aromas provided by the Touriga. On the palate, this wine has a silky texture and is medium-bodied with racy acidity. The complex aromas follow right through to the long finish.

The Grenache vineyards are on deep sand with a north-westerly exposure and are simply managed, without pesticides, to ensure the optimal expression of the fruit. Vines are over 70 years old. The Shiraz is from the Blewitt Springs vineyard that is 40 years old and lies on very similar soils to the Grenache. Deep sandy soils encourage a larger root system, which safeguards the vine against extreme weather conditions. The Touriga fruit is sourced from a nine-year old block in Langhorne Creek.

In a very short space of time, Stephen Pannell has gone from being one of Australia’s best and brightest young talents to one of their most lauded winemakers. He is a two-time winner of the fabled Jimmy Watson Trophy, the most prestigious wine award in Australia, and also won the top prize at the Alternative Varietals Wine Show three out of the last five years. Stephen moved into his own McLaren Vale winery in 2014, and now owns 36 hectares of vineyard. This control over his fruit has enabled him to take quality to an even higher level.

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