Bec Hardy Grenache 2025

Region: McLaren Vale

Vineyard:  This wine is a single vineyard Grenache from Joseph’s Block Vineyard owned by the Blakely family. This Grenache was planted in 1998 and is located on Hahn Rd, Aldinga.

Soils: The soils in this vineyard are Ngaltinga formation loam over calcareous brown earth from the Pleistonecene era (2.6 million years ago). 

Harvest date: 25 February 2025

Winemaking: Grapes were gently pressed at the winery before fermentation in open fermenters. The fruit spent 12 days on skins during ferment allowing for generous flavour development.  The wine was pressed directly into seasoned French oak hogsheads where it underwent malolactic fermentation. The wine then rested in barrel for 6 months before early bottling to ensure the retention of bright, fresh fruit.

Nose: A lifted nose of raspberry and cherry with herbal notes.  

Palate: Medium bodied palate with generous red fruits balanced by attractive acidity.  Soft oak tannins from aging in seasoned barrels add complexity and length.

Cellaring: Drink now to 2030

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