$32.00
The Gumpara Vineyard situated in the Light Pass district of the Barossa Valley, has been hand tended by the Mader family for 7 generations. Record yield arising from another consecutive below average winter and spring rainfall with a hot dry December and early January, lead to a stunning quality vintage.
| PRODUCT VINTAGE APPELLATION VARIETY HARVEST DATE BOTTLING DATE ALCOHOL TA PH |
Picnic Block Old Vine Grenache 2020 Barossa Valley 100% Grenache 19th March 2020 13th October 2020 15% 6.7 3.43 |
VITICULTURE
100% Barossa Valley Grenache from over fifty year old vines. Each year, this single vineyard receives special attention. Traditional hand pruning methods are applied, the fruit is harvested at what is considered to be optimal ripeness and flavour in accordance to terrior, soil type and micro climate.
VINIFICATION
Crushed and de-stemmed into open fermenters, with fermentation controlled at 25 C. This developing wine is pumped over each day. Free run is removed from skins and the must is gently pressed via an airbag batch press. Aged in seasoned French oak barrels prior to malolactic conversion and bottling.
MATURATION
5 months in French oak hogsheads.
COMMENTS
The Gumpara Vineyard situated in the Light Pass district of the Barossa Valley, has been hand tended by the Mader family for 7 generations. Record yield arising from another consecutive below average winter and spring rainfall with a hot dry December and early January, lead to a stunning quality vintage.
Maximum and minimum temperatures in February eased dramatically allowing time for generous fruit development. This Grenache displays cardinal deep hues with blueberry fruits and cherry wood. Fruit cake and black currant flavours with velvety tannin structure highlight the palate forming of this elegant wine. Drink now or benefit by careful cellaring.
CELLARING
This wine is a pleasure to drink now, but will benefit from careful cellaring well into the next decade.
Gumpara Wines Picnic Block Old Vine Barossa Valley Grenache 2020
Eligible for Wine of the Year Taste-Off 2021
Featured in Winestate MARCH APRIL 2021
