Fresca Grenache 2025

The 2025 vintage in McLaren Vale was one of the driest growing seasons we've experienced since 2006, with warm, drought-like conditions prompting an early and compressed harvest.

The season began in September with warm, dry weather, leading to an early budburst and flowering. Fortunately, our access to water reserves allowed healthy canopy growth, even as the headlands turned to dustbowls. While other parts of South
Australia suffered significant frost damage, our vineyards were spared. A moderate summer followed, with only a handful of days over 35°C and just one day reaching 40°C.

These dry conditions brought welcome benefits—exceptionally low disease pressure, balanced yields, and fruit of outstanding quality.  

Overall, an excellent year to stock up your cellar.

Fruit was picked early to retain freshness, brightness and vibrancy. Matured in stainless steel and bottled early to capture the freshness for a Joven-styled wine.