Munda Ngadjuri + Peramangk Country Grenache 2022

Munda Wines is majority Indigenous owned and tells stories from Country through its fine wines. Munda is the Wirangu and Kokatha word for land or country, or our depiction of the French term 'terroir.' Ngadjuri + Peramangk Country, also known as the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, from the sandy soils of the prized sub region of Light's Pass which gives a grippiness to the grenache and a fine texture. A mixture of two vineyards averaging 40 years old picked in early April of 2022 and 100% wild fermented.

SC Pannell Old McDonald Grenache 2022

It is unusual and rare to find varietal grenache, as most of the time it is blended. Stephen proudly states, whenever given the opportunity, that McLaren Vale grenache ages more gracefully than shiraz. Grenache is well on its way to becoming McLaren Vale’s most recognised wine and our true wine of place.

Alkina Polygon #3 Grenache 2022

There are three polygons that have, since the very early days, looked like they could stand apart as Single Polygon wines. Polygon 3 is 0.274 hectares (ha) and approximately 200 vines. Its soil profile is shallow red brown earth over deep chalky, sedimentary limestone which contains fractured schist and limited iron. Polygon 5 comprises two similar parcels of 0.12ha and 0.25ha, a total of 0.37ha. These Polygon 5 sections have deeper soils and well fractured schist with ferric clay (within the fractures).  Polygon 1 was defined in Pedro’s second visit in 2018. The block is 0.4ha which Pedro divided into separate areas and recommended that we exclude one section of 0.097ha which lacks the fractured schist of the other sections.

SC Pannell Old McDonald Grenache 2020

It is unusual and rare to find 100% Grenache wines, as most of the time it is blended. Stephen has been making a varietal Grenache from McLaren Vale for the past 22 years and can now provocatively state that he thinks it ages more gracefully than McLaren Vale Shiraz. Grenache will become McLaren Vale’s most recognised wine and our true wine of place.

Penfolds Bin 21 Grenache 2023

Penfolds has long maintained a system of numbered ‘Bins’ in the cellars at Magill Estate where the first bottled wines were stored for maturation. The renowned Bin series, first created in 1959, reflects Penfolds meticulous winemaking approach of sourcing the best fruit from premium vineyards, marrying both regional and varietal characters to the distinctive Penfolds style. The inaugural 2022 Bin 21 Grenache was sourced from vines in the Barossa Valley, some planted as far back as the 1930s. Grenache has thrived in the soils of the Barossa Valley since the 1840s. The climate of the Barossa Valley is not dissimilar to the warm dry regions of Europe where the origins of the varietal can be traced. In this follow-up release, we have also sourced grenache grapes from the storied vineyards of McLaren Vale, a region established by European migrants in 1838, just two years after the colony was first established. The region held in very high regard for this varietal and boasts some of the oldest vines in Australia. Our first Cellar Reserve Grenache was made in 2002 from Barossa Valley old vine grapes and it is still keenly sought by collectors today. The inaugural release of the Bin Grenache in 2023 marked 21 years since the seminal Cellar Reserve wine was made, thus “21” is the Bin number we have anointed this new addition to the Penfolds Collection.

MMAD Vineyard Grenache 2022

Made from bush vines first planted in 1939. This wine has an energy and density that showcases what Grenache from old vines can do in Blewitt Springs.

SC Pannell Old McDonald Grenache 2021

It is unusual and rare to find varietal Grenache, as most of the time it is blended. Stephen proudly states, whenever given the opportunity, that McLaren Vale Grenache ages more gracefully than Shiraz. Grenache is well on its way to becoming McLaren Vale’s most recognised wine and our true wine of place.

Swinney Farvie Grenache 2022

In the late 1990s, Grenache was hardly known in Western Australia, let alone in Great Southern. But, inspired by the great wines of France and Spain—and believing that Grenache could do well in a region already building a reputation for high-quality Syrah—Matt Swinney ignored the experts (who said Grenache would never ripen in the cool climate of Frankland River) and planted the region’s first bush-vine Grenache vineyard. He did so with mass-selection cuttings provided by David Hohnen and gave his new vines pride of place on the site’s hilltops.

Take a walk through Swinney’s untrellised Grenache bush vines, and things change about halfway down the block planted in 2004 on the estate’s upper northeast-facing hillside crest. The soil gets leaner and shallower, with more gravel and a higher clay content. “That’s Farvie,” says Rob Mann. This fruit is different, too; it is more ferrous and mineral with fine, velvety tannins and so much complexity. Vines are picked over multiple passes, with only the best bunches from each vine—those sitting in the dappled light of the vine’s architecture—set aside for Farvie. 

SC Pannell Little Branch Grenache 2022

Stephen’s interest in grenache stretches back to the mid nineties. Upon arriving in McLaren Vale, a preference for making medium bodied wine led Stephen to grenache and the love affair began. Given the region’s warm Mediterranean-climate and proximity to the ocean grenache is ideally suited to McLaren Vale and perfectly at home with the food and lifestyle. Grenache is well on its way to becoming McLaren Vale’s most recognised wine and their true wine of place. Little Branch Vineyard, Blewitt Springs, 30 year old unirrigated trellised vines grown on 50 million year old soils comprised of Maslin Beach Sands flecked with iron stone at 140m above sea level. 

SC Pannell McLaren Vale Grenache 2023

A wine to celebrate our proud association with Qantas with a variety that we believe speaks loudest from our region by the sea: Vibrant, fruit driven, adaptable, loaded with charm and a pleasure to be with.

Jericho Grenache McLaren Vale 2022

This wine is the first wine produced from the Jericho Blewitt Springs Grenache. It is a lovely expression of Grenache, from this outstanding sub region of McLaren Vale. The palate is juicy and fresh, supported by a fine tannin structure.

Alkina Polygon #5 Grenache 2022

d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2021

During the vine pull scheme in the 80’s, d’Arry Osborn refused to remove his old grenache vineyards. Today d’Arenberg is the keeper of nearly one third of McLaren Vale’s old bush vine grenache, earning the title of ‘Custodian’ of the variety.

Yalumba The 175th Anniversary Release Grenache Shiraz 2022 Magnum

This wine, created for the 175th anniversary release, honours the passion and vision  that has shaped Yalumba across six generations. Sourced from their oldest vineyards, it reflects both tradition and innovation. With ancient vines rooted  in the world’s oldest soils, Yalumba continues to shape Australia’s fine wine story. Each bottle embodies a journey, crafted with dedication to a legacy that will endure, sharing a rich heritage with wine lovers for years to come.

SC Pannell Smart Grenache 2022

The Smart vineyard is owned by Bernie Smart and his son Wayne. It is the highest Grenache vineyard in McLaren Vale with soils up to 750 million years old. Unirrigated bush vines, managed by hand; we owe Bernie and Wayne a debt of gratitude for preserving this precious place.

Mitolo Jester Grenache 2022

The life of the party, the instigator of frivolity, the undying entertainer. A modern-day jester gathers friends around regularly to eat and drink well, and much like their medieval predecessors, reminds us that life shouldn’t be taken too seriously.