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AUSTRALIAN Willunga 100 McLaren Vale Grenache 2007
Producer
Willunga 100 is in McLaren Vale, south of Adelaide.
The grapes for the Willunga wines come from a range of selected vineyards in McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills, including some over 50 years old. Winemaker Tim James uses modern equipment alongside traditional winemaking techniques, including open-top fermenters, to ferment the small parcels of fruit arriving at the winery. Willunga 100 aims to produce unique and distinctive wines which capture the essence of the region.
Vineyards
Sandy soils provide lifted aromatics while darker soils including `Terra Rossa` types contribute to rich, bold tannins. All the vineyards are managed to produce the highest quality possible with only the best parcels selected for Willunga 100. McLaren Vale has a warm Mediterranean climate with a strong cooling influence from the Gulf of St Vincent.
Vinification
A combination of open fermenters and stainless steel pump-over tanks were used. Warm to hot fermentation temperatures, combined with regular pump-overs and plunging ensured optimum extraction, whilst maintaining the delicate aromatics of the Grenache grape. Timely pressing, only using the best press fractions ensured good quality of flavour and the favourable drying, sandy tannin structure. The wine is matured in older French oak, to add complexity and mid palate richness, but not to dominate the varietal characters. The wine is bottled under screwcap to maintain freshness and ensure longevity.
Tasting Notes
This lively wine displays intense aromatics of cherry, raspberry, spice and hints of dried herbs. The palate demonstrates all the characters expected from a medium bodied Grenache: sandy, gritty tannin structure; lovely dryness on the finish; coupled with balanced sweet plum and strawberry fruit, a fantastic food wine!
| Vintage |
2010 |
| Grape varieties |
100% Grenache/Garnacha |
| Region |
McLaren Vale, South Australia |
| Winemaker |
Tim James & Kate Day |
| Closure |
Stelvin |
| Alcohol (ABV) |
14.5% |
