$30.00
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.
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VITICULTURE
Own root Barossa Valley Grenache from over 50 year old vines. Each year, this single vineyard receives special attention.
Traditional hand pruning methods are applied, the fruit is hand harvested at what is considered to be optimal ripeness and flavour in accordance to terroir, soil type and micro climate.
VINIFICATION
Crushed and destemmed into open fermenters, with fermentation controlled at 25°C. This developing wine is pumped over each day. Free run is removed from the skins and the must is gently pressed via basket press. Aged in seasoned French oak barrels prior to malolactic conversion bottling.
MATURATION
8 months in seasoned French oak puncheons.
VINTAGE REPORT
The 2024 Barossa Vintage was a low yielding yet high-quality year. Below-average rainfall in winter, cooler than average temperatures and timely December and January rains let to excellent fruit concentration. Wines from vintage 2024 are vibrant in colour, complex with firm tannins.
COMMENTS
Colour – Bright magenta with ripe cherry hue.
Bouquet – Fresh white pepper with lifted Asian allspice, sage and gentle oak.
Palate – Well balanced red bramble fruit with persistent finish. All supported amongst bright fresh flavours, harmoniously with silky smooth finish.
CELLARING
Enjoy as a young wine. Age to 2030.
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
