Willunga 100 Smart Vineyard Grenache 2021

Willunga 100 Smart Vineyard Grenache 2021

A single vineyard Grenache sourced from Bernard Smart’s vineyard in Clarendon, McLaren Vale. The dry grown bush vines were planted in 1922 on loamy soils over red-brown clay and bedrock. Vineyard is situated at 230m above sea level on a South-East facing slope.

Fruit was hand harvested, de-stemmed and whole berry sorted into stainless steel open fermenters. The whole berry ferment spent 10 days on skins, during which time it was gently plunged to ensure optimum extraction whilst maintaining the delicate aromatics. Wine was basket pressed off of skins before maturation and malolactic fermentation on lees to retain fruit purity and freshness. Vegan friendly

A layered and floral nose of fresh lavender, Thai basil, blood orange and red cherry. The palate has a beautiful structure balanced with a bright pomegranate like acidity, pink lady apple skin, Chinese five spice and a lingering savoury finish.

“Pure, bright expression of Grenache. Cherry, dried cranberry, pepper and aromatic herbs. Medium-bodied, a little sappy, fresh red fruits, tight pumice stone tannin, spice and sage, a crisp and stony finish of excellent length. A little nervy, but refreshing and full of energy. A few years more in bottle will see it blossom. Excellent.” – 94 + Points Gary Walsh, Winefront.

“Bright, youthful purple-red colour; talcy perfume, some raspberry to red-cherry fruit notes, the fruit deliciously ripe, sweet and vibrant on the tongue, again raspberry and other red fruit flavours come through strongly. The tannins are appropriately firm but understated and elegantly crafted. A delicious grenache.’ – 95 Points & 5 Stars Huon Hooke