COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Grenache
PRODUCER
Samuel's Gorge
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Established in 2003 by winemaker Justin McNamee, Samuel’s Gorge operates out of a historic stone farm barn built in 1853 in South Australia's McLaren Vale. Perched atop a rugged ridge, the winery overlooks the spectacular Onkaparinga River National Park to the north and the ocean to the south. Winemaker Justin McNamee, who refers to himself as the winery's 'booze plumber,' champions an approachable philosophy deeply rooted in people and place. The estate focuses on presenting wines with great texture and complexity, reflecting the unique landscape of the region. The fruit for this Grenache is sourced from low-yielding, old bush-vines in the prestigious Blewitt Springs sub-district, where ancient sandy soils and cooling maritime breezes from Gulf St Vincent shape the grapes.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€38
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery operates out of a historic stone farm barn built in 1853, overlooking the Onkaparinga River National Park.
Fact 02
Fermentation takes place in 100-year-old open slate fermenters lined with beeswax.
Fact 03
Winemaker Justin McNamee humorously refers to himself as the winery's 'booze plumber.'
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking at Samuel's Gorge relies on traditional, low-intervention, and slow practices. Grapes are harvested from dry-grown, old bush vines and fermented using indigenous wild yeasts. Fermentation takes place in historic, 100-year-old open slate fermenters lined with beeswax, allowing for cool and steady extraction. The juice is then gently pressed using a classic basket press. To preserve the bright, pure fruit characteristics of the Grenache grape, the wine is matured in older, seasoned French oak puncheons rather than new wood, avoiding heavy oak influence and emphasizing texture and elegance.
