Grenache Rosé 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.

Grenache grapes were machine harvested and rushed directly to press where the grapes sat on skins for 4-6 hours to get desired 'rosé' colour. Cool fermentation in tank over 15 days. Some lees stirring to add some texture and complexity.