2020 Small Batch GSM

Description: These three quintessential McLaren Vale varieties mingle together effortlessly to result in a wine with sublime balance and a textured mouthfeel.
Winemaking Notes: Open fermented with gentle plunging, basket pressed, minimal additions, clarified naturally.
Growing Conditions: Soil profiles at Chapel Hill reached capacity early in winter and set the vines up well for a challenging season. Budburst was at the usual time and a warm, dry spring followed. The conditions kept disease pressure low and reduced vine vigour and yield. Whilst summer started out very hot, the season cooled through January. February brought welcome rain to freshen up the vines. The cool weather continued into harvest allowing fruit to be picked at optimum ripeness and plenty of time for extra care in the winery.