SINGLE SITE GRENACHE & SYRAH, RENDE VINEYARD, BLEWITT SPRINGS, MCLAREN VALE

VINEYARD: The Rende vineyard boasts an altitude exceeding 200m above sea level. The top soil is pure sand, with clay and red ironstone pockets below the surface. The rejuvenation of this vineyard has seen the return of many plants and animal species. Not all are native, and some more beneficial than others, they do however contribute to creating an ecosystem and profile true to this site.

VINTAGE OVERVIEW: Initially, from budburst to flowering, the vintage was colder than average and dry. Below-average rainfall in October and November, with a mix of cool mornings and mild days. Mid-November brought windy, cold conditions during flowering, extending the process and impacting berry set. This was followed by an unusually wet December and January, with rainfall nearly ten times higher than the previous year and disease pressure high. However, from late January, McLaren Vale saw a drastic shift to dry conditions, with 47 consecutive rain-free days and a February heatwave with four days over 37ºC.

HARVEST & VINIFICATION:
Harvest Date: Both parcels of fruit hand-picked on the single site on February 29th.
Crushing: Combined and foot-crushed as whole bunches before direct press.
Fermentation: After a night of cold settling the juice, it was rough racked and begun spontaneous fermentation in two vessels. 50/50 stainless steel tank and concrete sphere for natural fermentation at temperatures between 10-13°C. Both vessels add different attributes and character to this textural and energetic rosé

Post-Fermentation: After full malo-lactic fermentation the wine remained on gross lees for 3 months before the two components were blended and aged for 3 months on fine lees prior to bottling without fining or filtration.

TASTING NOTES: BOTANIC wines showcase the refinement and complexity of fruit and a clear expression of terroir.

Profile & Structure: Blood Orange, Fennel, Pink Grapefruit, Redcurrant, mineral acidity balanced with a touch of fine tannin. Prettiness and purity captured from time in stainless steel tank, with roundness and mouthfeel from concrete sphere, lees contact and 100% malo.
Aging: Gracefully for the next decade

Classification: Organic (not certified), Vegan Friendly, Minimal Sulphur, Natural ferments, No acid or other additions

Alc/Vol: 12.9%