2018 Four Score Grenache

Awards
Gold Medal (93pts) – Wine Showcase Magazine 2021

Name
Our Grenache was planted in 1928 and we believe this to be very special as these are some of the oldest vines in the district. So we named our Grenache in honour of their age ‘Four Score” being 80+ years old.

Vineyard
The dry grown gnarly Grenache vines on our Foggo Rd vineyard were planted in 1928 in sandy soil, which has meant that the vine has established its root system deep in the soil in search for water. Once old bush vines we pulled these vines up onto trellis to make for easier management and in turn protect the vines from disease and damage.

Winery
Open fermenters for gentle cap management are important with this style of Grenache to ensure gentle extraction of tannin and colour. Partial whole bunch (Carbonic Maceration) is also added to the ferment to give another dimension of flavour to the wine.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Winemaker
Campbell Greer.

Vintage
2018

Variety
Grenache 100%

Maturation
20 months in seasoned American & French Oaks.

Region
McLaren Vale 100%

Alcohol
14.5%

Colour
Vibrant brick red.

Nose
The nose explodes with great intensity with amazing complexity for such a young wine. The classic cherry berry fruit is present, however equally balanced with an assortment of intriguing layers of savoury, earthiness, rosemary, along with the confectionary sweetness of sarsaparilla.

Palate
The palate carries all the excitement of the nose with great control in the balance of acid and tannin. The structure of the fine tannin complements the layers of fruit beautifully, while the length lingers and leaves a lasting impression.

Potential
10+ Years.