McLaren Vale Barossa Grenache 2019
Pepperjack
McLaren Vale Barossa Grenache 2019
Pepperjack
McLaren Vale Barossa Grenache 2019
Overview
Overview
While the Pepperjack team have respect for traditional winemaking techniques, their style is dynamic and imaginative. Pepperjack winemakers are conscious of modern wine styles, and create wine that reflects their passion for the regions the wines are made from. This is reflective in all Pepperjack wines, as their rich and honest nature showcases outstanding qualities.
In regards to creating the 2018 Grenache, after crushing and destemming, the parcels of fruit were fermented separately in traditional style fermenters. The wines were gently pressed, racked and transferred partially into tank and oak before blending and bottling.
| Varietal | Grenache |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now |
| Winemaker | Richard Mattner |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 90 Points | Mike Bennie |
“Cuddly Grenache of sumptuous mouthfeel, all velvety, creamy, pillowy, sweet fruited but with a nice chew of tannin and bright acidity, choc-malt notes in ripe raspberry, sweet spice in the mix too. Some cedary-twiggy notes in bouquet, not so much found in flavours. Of an ilk, bolder Grenache, done in an easy drinking style.” Mike Bennie, The Wine Front
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Lamb
Duck
Veg
Pizza
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
A medley of lifted aromas of fresh fruits of dark cherry, mulberry and ripe raspberries.
Flavours and Palate
The Palate shows flavours of ripe raspberry and cranberry fruits with silky tannins which give length ad finesse while finishing soft and full of flavour.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Just one hour’s drive from South Australia’s capital, Adelaide, lies its gourmet capital (and wine Mecca), Barossa. One of the country’s most beautiful and historic wine regions, Barossa is a magnet for lovers of fine food and wine. Its classic Mediterranean climate, and free-draining red brown soils, makes the region ideal for growing grapes. Barossa produces excellent Shiraz, Cabernet, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Riesling and Semillon.
The growing season started off well, with Winter 2017 rainfall about average. However, Spring and December rainfall was lower than average, this led to drier soils, combined with warmer than average October and November days meant the vine canopies grew quickly; flowering well and setting a good number of bunches. January and February were warm and dry, with very warm temperatures in February slowing down the pace of ripening. The Indian summer of March and early April was 'the icing on the cake', with average temperatures, without extremes, perfect for finishing off ripening to allow full flavoured wines which retained natural acidity and freshness.
Richard Mattner - Winemaker
Growing up in the Barossa Valley, winemaker Richard Mattner was never far from wine. His grandfather's vineyard at the highly-regarded Light Pass district was Richard's playground during the school holidays. Upon leaving school, Richard gained employment as a cellar hand and began a career in the wine industry in 1993. Richard was destined to be a winemaker and in 2004 he graduated from Charles Sturt University with Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science). Richard says winemaking is an art and just another way of creatively expressing himself. In addition to his passion for red wine, Richard has a keen interest in all things sports and loves nothing more than to relax with friends and enjoy a char-grilled scotch fillet on the barbeque perfectly matched with a bottle of wine, of course.