Sangiovese 2021
Pepperjack
Sangiovese 2021
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.
The 2021 Sangiovese was crushed and destemmed before the parcels of fruit were fermented separately in traditional style fermenters. The parcels were gently pressed, racked and transferred partially into tank and partially into oak barrels for maturation before blending and bottling.
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Padthaway |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now |
| Winemaker | Richard Mattner |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| Gold | 2021 Royal Adelaide Wine Show |
| Silver | 2022 Hobart Wine Show |
| 91 Points | Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion 2023 |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Lamb
Duck
Veg
Pizza
Taste Description
Taste Description
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.
Vintage Conditions
The 2021 growing season for South Australia started with about average rainfall, and some early frosts at the end of September. November had higher than average temperatures, but a cooler Summer provided optimal ripening conditions. Rain in early February gave the growers some relief from irrigation. Yields for most varieties were about average compared to the last two vintages. The cooler growing season allowed the fruit to ripen slowly and allowed winemakers to take their time with harvest decisions and pick the fruit when it was at its optimum.
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.