2021 Preservative Free Grenache
The PF Grenache is made from grapes grown on our certified biodynamic single estate vineyard, grown without herbicides, fungicides or synthetic chemicals. It is made without additions of any kind: sulphur (preservative), acid, tannin or finings. It’s a medium bodied, fresh, fruit driven wine that is delicious enjoyed as a young wine. With that in mind, we do have PF Shiraz back to our first vintage of 2013 that is still showing some of lovely vibrant characters.
VINEYARD INFORMATION
The vineyard is certified Biodynamic (certification # 11587) with Australian Certified Organic. We have quite a practical approach, with our philosophy focused around healthy and alive soil. This involves the use of compost and biodynamic preparations, use of sheep in winter to graze under vine, and minimal mechanical soil disruption. There is no use of synthetic herbicides or fungicides.
VINTAGE REPORT
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WINEMAKING INFORMATION
De-stemmed and mechanically sorted with a large percentage of whole berries retained and tipped into open-top fermenters. After a few days of gentle coldsoaking, we allowed the must to warm, and wild fermentation to occur. The wine was carefully basket pressed after approximately 2 weeks on skins. No additives were used throughout entire production. Bottled in May 2020,
VITICULTURALIST: Michael Lane
WINEMAKER: Peter Fraser
Tasting Notes
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