Immerse yourself in the delightfully fruity flavours of our E Block Grenache. Savour the luscious taste of strawberries, black cherries, and raspberries with a hint of cinnamon and star anise.
Behind the Name
Each member of our little family has a block and drop named after them, infusing their character and style into our small-batch wines. Our E Block Grenache is named after our second daughter Evie. The wine embodies her spirit, playfulness and joyous outlook on life.
The Vintage
The region had good winter rains, filling the soil profile which meant the vines were well prepared for spring. The 2023 spring was wet and cold, allowing for slower shoot growth. Spring rainfall was higher than average, meaning there was higher disease pressure, but it also meant irrigation was kept to a minimum, if any.
Grenache, typically being more delicate, struggled with the pressure. However, the fruit came in clean. Summer was respectfully mild. The combination resulting in a later harvest. Perfect for slow ripening, allowing flavour development while limiting sugar accumulation. Much more balanced, leaving us with elegant wines.
Winemaker Tasting Notes
- Colour: Deep ruby
- Bouquet: The aroma is spicy, white pepper and black cherry with some meaty and earthy notes.
- Palate: Soft upfront with a firm mouth-coating fruit tannin, giving long length. Flavours of blueberry, red currant and pomegranate.
- Cellaring potential: Cellar up to eight years
Technical Notes
- Winemaker: Fabiano Minchella
- Harvested: 16 March 2023
- Varieties: Grenache 100%
- Oak Treatment: 10 months in matured used oak
- Region: McLaren Vale 100%
- Analysis: Alc: 14.4 , pH: 3.47 , TA: 6.7 1g/L, GF: 2.36 g/L
- Standard Drinks: 8.5
- Bottled: 23 February, 2024
Limited availability of this wine as only 9 dozen bottles were made.
