2023 | McLaren Vale | Grenache Shiraz MourvèdreThe Switch story revolves around the Hazel Tree. Twigs from the Hazel tree have been long thought to provide protection from evil as well as being used for water divination. A switch is a bundle of twigs signifying the collaboration of these three varietals into one. New Release Gold - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2025 Bronze - Great Australian GSM Challenge 2025 94 Points - Sam Kim / Wine Orbit 92 Points - Ken Gargett / Wine Pilot 92 Points - James Halliday Wine Companion 2026 93 Points - The Real Review / Aaron Brasher Tasting Notes:The nose is a true reflection of the three varieties in this blend. Powerful aromas of mulberries, black cherry and inviting sweet spice with hints of Christmas cake.The palate demonstrates all of the hallmarks of this world-famous blend. Our 2023 Switch GSM is bursting with luscious red cherry flavours that are enhanced by assertive, youthful tannins.Vineyards: Selected from two parcels of Grenache, four parcels of Shiraz and one parcel of Mourvèdre all from different microclimates in McLaren Vale. The two Grenache parcels come from two separate vineyards near Aldinga. The first provides brooding dark fruit with strong structural tannins, the second Grenache which is closer to Willunga produces more red fruit and finer tannins. The Shiraz parcels for this blend were selected for their brighter fruit profiles. The Mourvèdre was selected from our own vineyard near McLaren Flat and shows spicy lift and structural tannins.Winemaking:Crushed to Open fermenters with hand plunging 3 times daily. Fermented on skins for 10 days then pressed directly to 10% new French oak and the balance to seasoned French oak. All parcels of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre are kept separate until the final blend.Oak: 12 months in 10% new French Oak.Vintage: 2023Region: McLaren ValeVariety: Grenache | Shiraz | MourvèdreCellaring: Drink from now to 2035Harvest Dates: 29th February - 20th MarchAlcohol: 14.5%pH: 3.42TA: 6.32 Vegan Friendly
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