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Rare & Fine The Tri-Centenary

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A true individual showcasing the essence of Grenache. Sourced from vines that were planted in 1889, from our Nursery Vineyard.

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Wine Production

The grapes were hand picked and crushed to our 8 tonne open top stainless steel fermenters. The natural or 'wild' yeasts present on the grape skins were allowed to initiate the sugar fermentation. Cultured winery yeasts were then added to complete the fermentation. Depending on the particular year, the wine may then remain on skins post-fermentation for an extended period of time, which may be up to 2 - 3 months.

Tasting Notes

Beguilingly aromatic with red pomegranates, sour cherries and stalk notes, preceding seductively perfumed, potpourri florals and oriental spice. The palate is driven with acidity, flavor and minerality. Mouth-filling and layered, the palate mixes soft, powdery tannins with the juiciness of Grenache.

Food Pairing

Enjoy with twice-cooked pork belly or roasted beetroot soup and soured macadamia cream.

A true individual showcasing the essence of Grenache. Sourced from vines that were planted in 1889, from our Nursery Vineyard.

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Wine Production

Tasting Notes

Food Pairing

Enjoy with twice-cooked pork belly or roasted beetroot soup and soured macadamia cream.

Brand Materials

Tech Sheet Bottle Shot Acclaim

POINTS

“The 820 dry-grown grenache vines in this parcel date to 1889. In 2017, their fruit is pure Barossa in the reserve of sandy tannins and the red-cherry glow of the flavor. The wie’s structure provides a sounding board for the fruit, reverberating through the finish of peach pit, rose and herb-scented air. It’s fascinating to drink a pretty wine from such venerable vines.”– (Featured in “Drink All Day Wines”)

POINTS

“The 820 dry-grown grenache vines in this parcel date to 1889. In 2017, their fruit is pure Barossa in the reserve of sandy tannins and the red-cherry glow of the flavor. The wine’s structure provides a sounding board for the fruit, reverberating through the finish of peach pit, rose and herb-scented air. It’s fascinating to drink a pretty wine from such venerable vines.”

POINTS

"The 820 dry-grown grenache vines in this parcel date to 1889. In 2017, their fruit is pure Barossa in the reserve of sandy tannins and the red-cherry glow of the flavor. The wine's structure provides a sounding board for the fruit, reverberating through the finish of peach pit, rose and herb-scented air. It's fascinating to drink a pretty wine from such venerable vines.”

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:

Barossa Valley

Vineyard name:

Tricentenary Vineyard

Soil composition:

Sandy-Loam layers underlain with red-brown clay

Elevation:

500 feet

Year vineyard planted:

1889

Average Vine Age:

123 years

Certifying Organizations:

ISO14001; Entwine Australia

Sustainability Certification:

EPA Acredited Sustainability Licence

Winemaking & Aging

Prefermentation Technique:

1-3 days on skins pre fermentation before wild yeast start to ferment

Varietal composition:

100% Grenache

Fermentation container:

Stainless steel tanks

Malolactic fermentation:

Yes

Fining agent:

Vegan

Type of aging container:

Hogsheads

Type of oak:

French

Length of aging before bottling:

10 months

Analytical Data

pH level:

3.59

Acidity:

5.52 g/L

Alcohol:

14 %

About the Vineyard

The Tri-Centenary (Nursery) vineyard, located in the heart of the Barossa Valley, is the source of the Tricentenary Grenache. This single vineyard Grenache has been crafted from grapes sourced from the block we call VG05. This block, of approximately 2 acres, comprises some 820 gnarly old bush vines that were planted in 1889. The Tri-Centenary (Nursery) vineyard features deep sandy loam layers underlain with red-brown clay. These soils are generally very deep and hold large volumes of water within their pores, which then easily provides water early in the season, essential for good growth. As temperatures increase and evaporation levels rise, moisture levels in the sand decrease
rapidly, but the vine is able to then draw moisture from the underlying clay. With careful management, these low organic matter soils, dry grown, can consistently produce outstanding quality fruit.

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