2018 S.C. Pannell, `The Vale` McLaren Vale Grenache/Shiraz
£28.00
“This is a structured and seriously complex red with black cherry, cloves and black pepper aromas and flavors. Crushed stone, bark and spice. Some porcini mushroom, too. Medium to full body. Sea salt, clove and white pepper.”
96 Points, James Suckling
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Product Description
In a very short space of time, Stephen Pannell has gone from being one of Australia’s best and brightest young talents to one of their most lauded winemakers. He is a two-time winner of the fabled Jimmy Watson Trophy, the most prestigious wine award in Australia, and also won the top prize at the Alternative Varietals Wine Show three out of the last five years. Stephen moved into his own McLaren Vale winery in 2014, and now owns 36 hectares of vineyard. This control over his fruit has enabled him to take quality to an even higher level.
Having made wine in McLaren Vale for many years, Stephen Pannell considers this Grenache Shiraz blend to perfectly capture the sense of place, or ‘The Vale’. This Grenache Shiraz blend brings pure aromas and flavours of McLaren Vale, with layers of woody herbs, earth and iodine mingling with rich red fruits, dark chocolate and spice. The palate is medium-bodied, with the Grenache controlling the mid-palate exuberance of the Shiraz and providing great length on the finish.
Additional Information
| ABV | 14.5% |
|---|---|
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Colour | Red |
| Country | Australia |
| Critic Score | 96/100 |
| Drink until | 2034 |
| Style | Still |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Vintage | 2018 |
