Seppeltsfield Grenache 2021

Trophy – Best Dry Red Wine of Show
96 Points
Barossa Wine Show 2021

Trophy – Best Grenache of Show
96 Points
Marananga Wine Show 2021

This 2021 Seppeltsfield Barossa Grenache is the result of an evolution of the estate’s prized Great Terraced Vineyard. The vineyard lies on the Western boundary of the Seppeltsfield estate itself and is planted in contoured rows and dry grown. The harvest of Grenache once solely fed Seppeltsfield’s Tawny (fortified) wines, however a new perspective of retaining parcels of lighter bright fruit from a varietal still wine is now being employed. This is achieved through the selection of blocks and rows on the mid and lower levels of the vineyard, which are less exposed and moderated by cooling gully breezes.  he vineyard is entirely bush vine planted which dictates only hand pruning and hand picking.

The 2021 Barossa Grenache is made in a ‘joven’ style – released young and without any oak maturation. The Grenache was vinified through the historic 1888 Gravity Cellar – which is highly regarded for its small batch format and gentle maceration.  Sourced from the famous terraced vineyard at Seppeltsfield in the Barossa Valley, this red wine is medium bodied, with a core of pure fruit and lithe tannin.

Vibrant with crimson and blood red hues, Melange of cherry, cranberry and red currants; lifted and pure. Deeply fruited with an all spice and Campari complexity. Deeply fruited mid palate with raspberry, cranberry, red cherry and complex notes of dark chocolate, complemented with fine cocoa tannins.