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Varney Wines 'G.S.M.' Grenache Blend 2022
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- TASTING NOTE: "60/25/15% grenache/shiraz/mourvèdre coming off a panoply of sites. It’s a complex matrix, yielding a harmonious whole. Raspberry and blueberry, olive and anise, violet and lavender, ground pepper and brown cardamom, iodine and nori. The palate is finely grippy, allowing textural glide while prepping the scene for food. It’s thoughtfully constructed, but that detail is never taxing on the easy enjoyment. Delicious." 94 Points - Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion
- ABOUT THE WINE: Grenache sourced from 70+ year old bush vines planted in Blewitt Springs and Seaview. Shiraz is sourced from White’s Valley, Clarendon, and Blewitt Springs. Mourvèdre is sourced from White’s Valley and Blewitt Springs. Over twenty individual parcels, or ‘building blocks’, are put through various ferment regimes including cold soaking, whole bunch, wild yeast carbonic maceration, extended maceration. 15-28 days on skins in headed down open fermenters, then pressed to seasoned French Barriques for 9 month maturation prior to blending and bottling.
- ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Varney Wines began with just a "tonne for fun" for Alan Varney to play around with over a decade ago. He took his years of experience working at top South Australian wineries, including time spent at Orlando Wines, Longview Vineyard and over a decade as senior winemaker at d’Arenberg, and poured his skills into crafting a style of wine that he and his friends and family could enjoy. The side gig became a full-time obsession, leading to Alan purchasing a dilapidated property at the Gateway of McLaren Vale to house a tasting room alongside his wife Kathrin’s restaurant, Victor’s Place. A sustainable modern winery was built and their first commercial release was unveiled. The wines have been taking off ever since culminating with Varney being named James Halliday's Best New Winery in 2021.
- COUNTRY: Australia
- REGION: McLaren Vale, South Australia
- VARIETAL: Grenache 60%, Shiraz 25%, Mourvédre 15%
- WINE STYLE: Red Wine
- WINEMAKER: Alan Varney
- CLASSIFICATION: Minimal Intervention, Unfined & Unfiltered, Minimal Sulphites, Sustainable Farming, Vegan
- CLOSURE: Screwcap
- ABV%: 14.6%
- SIZE: 750ml
