Gnadenfrei White 750ml

Medium bodied | Medium

Pale straw in colour. The nose shows immense complexity but in a gentle, elegant, almost mysterious way. Nothing is screaming, this is a wine of poise. There is a solft nuttiness coming through first, reminiscent of toasted almonds. Fruit ranges from white to tropical. It opens up in the glass to reveal infinite layers, taking one through an emotion evoking journey. 

Type | Grenache Blanc
Vintage | 2020
Region | Marananga
Standard Drinks | 8.6
Alcohol Volume | 14.50
Country | AU
Cellaring |
Closure | ScrewCap
Wine Body | Medium bodied
Wine Sweetness | Medium

The wines of 2020 vintage are proving to be of exceptional quality, despite the challenging growing season and very low yields.
Winter rainfall was below average but a warm start to spring gave rise to even budburst and minimal frost events. The growing season was hampered by unseasonably high winds that delivered the biggest blow to the season, at flowering. Dry conditions, extremely high temperatures coupled with the strong winds destroyed up to 70% of flowers in some vineyards; Shiraz the worst affected.
The ripening conditions were ideal, moderate temperatures and minimal rain provided very low risk to disease pressures. Supplementary irrigation was critical in nurturing the health of the vineyards and encouraging favourable fruit ripening. The general quality of wines from 2020 has proven great to exceptional; rich in flavour, strong colour and ripe tannins. Many of the wines formed balance early during fermentation and those well-structured will age well. Standouts varieties include Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Shiraz and Montepulciano.