COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Garnacha
PRODUCER
S.C. Pannell
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The S.C. Pannell Basso Garnacha 2019 originates from South Australia, a region known for its diverse viticultural conditions. The wine is produced by S.C. Pannell, a family-owned winery established in 2004 by acclaimed winemaker Stephen Pannell and his wife Fiona Lindquist. Stephen Pannell's winemaking career includes significant accolades, and the winery is committed to producing wines with a focus on purity of fruit and a sense of place, particularly through dry-grown and environmentally sustainable practices. The 2019 vintage was characterized by a dry growing season in South Australia, which contributed to good acidity in the grapes. The Basso Garnacha is crafted with a low-intervention approach, aiming for early drinkability while retaining the essence of the grape and its origin.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Stephen Pannell is a two-time winner of the prestigious Jimmy Watson Trophy.
Fact 02
The winery's philosophy is 'grown, not made'.
Fact 03
This wine is made with low intervention, unfiltered, and with low sulfur.
Fact 04
It's considered vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The S.C. Pannell Basso Garnacha 2019 is produced using a low-intervention winemaking approach. Key techniques include minimal handling of the grapes, resulting in an unfiltered wine with low sulfur additions. The aim is to preserve the natural character of the Garnacha grape and the influence of the vintage conditions. Aging is likely minimal to facilitate early release and drinkability, focusing on showcasing the purity of the fruit. The winemaking process is guided by the producer's philosophy of 'grown, not made,' which prioritizes the expression of the vineyard and the grape's inherent qualities.
