2023 Introspect
Adelina, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
Originally planted in 1976 to Cabernet, grafted across in 2015 to a randomised block of Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro, Ugni blanc, Roussanne and Carignan. A true representation of a field blend.
- Block 1: Cabernet planted in 1976, grafted in 2015 to a randomised field blend on grey sand over sandstone.
- Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro, Ugni Blanc, Roussanne and Carignan, 12 days on skins, 10 months in neutral 700 L oak.
- White strawberry, alpine herbs and fennel; tense, fresh and long, at 12.5% alcohol.
- Vintage
- 2023
- Region
- Springfarm / Clare
- Vineyard
- Adelina Block 1
- Growers
- Jennie Gardner & Col McBryde
- Elevation
- 460m
- Vine age
- 47 years
- Soil profile
- lean shallow grey sand on a sandstone base
- Farming
- ACO certified organic
- pH
- 3.51
- TA
- 5.75 g/l
- RS
- NEG
- Alc
- 12.5%
Winemaking
Hand-picked, fruit is destemmed and mildly crushed, fermentation and maceration for 12 days before being pressed to neutral French oak. Maturation time 10 months in 700l oak before bottling.
Critics
95 points, Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
95 points, Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion (2022 vintage)
Tasting Notes
Red fruit with a white-wine lean: white strawberry, alpine herbs, fennel and sweet earth, lifted by citrus. Tense and fresh, with sleek, long tannins. Drink now to 2030.
Distributed in Australia by Principal Wine.