Old Bush Vine Grenache

Pair with duck rillette or for a vegan option try a creamy butternut squash linguine with fried sage.

The 2016/17 growing season began with a wet winter and spring resulting in plenty of available water throughout the root zone for the vines to access. Spring and early summer temperatures were mild and below average, resulting in a long and even ripening period. Then followed warm dry days and cool nights during the late summer and autumn period. These ideal conditions for grape growing allowed us to make optimal picking decisions thus leading to grapes with a purity of fruit balanced with a concentration of flavour.

Matured for 6 Months in 3 to 6 year old American, French and Hungarian Hogsheads.

To maximise our blending options, all batches of the Old Bush Vine Grenache are crushed as separate parcels to either 6 tonne static pumpover fermenters or 8 tonne open top stainless steel fermenters. The majority of batches are fully destemmed, however for some batches we do not destem at all, preferring to leave the stems on to contribute another flavour dimension. The natural or ‘wild’ yeasts present on the grape skins are allowed to initiate the grape sugar fermentation - this may happen within the first 12 hours or so, or it may take up to 2 - 3 days. Some batches are selected to remain on skins post-fermentation which could be up to 2 - 3 months. This extended maturation helps to contribute an even greater complexity and individuality to the wine.

Established in 1849 Yalumba is Australia’s most historic family owned wine company. It remains fiercely independent and extremely progressive through the generational ownership by the Hill-Smith family. Yalumba’s longevity and success is a result of patience collaboration and progressive thinking. There is foresight to embrace the natural terroir to craft wines with individual character and a sense of purpose a spirit to reinvest in the land upon which it operates and knowledge to behave as a leader in the industry. It is committed to sharing stories of provenance gathered over more than 168 years of history of family winemaking.