2024 Circle Grenache
Bright, fresh, and fruit-driven, this vibrant Nouveaux-style Grenache is crafted to be enjoyed in its youth. With refreshing acidity, lively fruit, and floral aromas, it's an easy-drinking wine with a touch of tannin for balance. Juicy and medium-bodied, it pairs perfectly with your favourite dumplings. Grown in the cooler, elevated northeast of McLaren Vale, this Grenache captures the essence of our single estate vineyard.
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VINTAGE SUMMARY
A normal wet winter was followed by a picturesque dry spring. The long range weather patterns indicated a shift from La Niña towards El Niño, which favours drier and hotter conditions. In these warmer seasons, we adjust our practices to encourage slightly higher yields and more canopy cover. However, the unexpected summer rainfall in December and January presented a unique challenge, resulting in larger bunches and berry development. Warm conditions prevailed through February and early March, promoting ripening of flavours and sugars with the balance we were aiming for. The warmth led to an intense couple of weeks, during which we harvested the majority of the grapes.Â
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WINEMAKING
100% estate grown Grenache Noir, bush vines predominantly planted 2008. Hand-picked, destemmed and selectively sorted with 50% whole berries retained, tipped to open-top fermenters. Wild fermentation in stainless steel, gentle maceration on skins for approximately 15 - 21 days before pressing. 5 months maturation on lees in stainless steel and old French oak puncheons and foudre. Bottled September 2024. Certified Organic and Biodynamic.
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