S.C. Pannell ‘Arido’ Grenache Rosé 2024

If there is one thing that Stephen learnt whilst working in Europe, it is that we should makewine that suits our local food and local climate. All summer long and throughout vintage we are treated to the seafood we catch off the south coast, ten minutes from McLaren Vale. In Stephen’s mind, there is nothing better than pairing a cool, crisp rosé with some freshly caught barbequed squid or garfish. That, simply, is the influence behind this wine, why Stephenmakes it and why he finds it so exciting to drink.

63% Little Branch Vineyard, Blewitt Springs and 37% Olivers Road Vineyard, McLaren Vale.
Both vineyards harvested on the 14th of March, immediately pressed to ensure the palest
colour possible in the style of a true Vin Gris! Settled as juice for 10 days before a 12-day
ferment. Settled and racked off yeast lees twice before bottling in late July. Alcohol 13%; Ph 3.16; TA 7.7

Blood orange, pomegranate, watermelon, crushed rock, five spice, lilac and sherbet start proceedings before a delicate wave of aromas and flavours that must be good for you, including nutmeg, sandalwood and apple blossom. A rose to awaken the senses. Pomme fruit and fresh strawberry textures line the palate and framea powerful drive through the middle. The finish is long and citrusy with mandarin peel following the wash of flavour and textures. Behaves like an energetic white wine.