2021 Gemtree Small Batch Egg SBE Grenache

Limited run McLaren Vale Grenache that sees nine months in concrete egg, coming out the other side earthy and character filled.

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The Small Batch Egg (SBE) Grenache is the sibling to the Small Batch Oak (SBO) Grenache, with the only difference between the wines being how they were raised.

As the name suggests, the parcel of fruit for this wine sees no oak - instead being raised for 9 months in concrete egg. This treatment lets the fruit sing through in all its purity, boasting herbs, red berries, hits of spice and earthiness. Fine, structured tannins make their mark here, too.

It bounces out of the glass, full of personality. A charming wine and a happy counterpart to the SBO.

94 Points - "Darker colour. Light peppery spicy edge, a little closed in, spicy and compressed and firm, root vegetable earthiness, plenty of chew and dark raspberry and grainy pull on a long finish. Structure and Italianate character set this apart from many other McLaren Vale Grenache wines. Such character and personality. Love it." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

93 Points - "Hand picked. Everything done right. No oak. Nine months élévage in concrete egg. Berry compote, mint, thyme, rosemary and anise. A parry of powdery, gritty tannins is not quite assertive enough to hold off the fruit. Ultimately, a very pure expression that is nevertheless, a bit sweet and simple across the finish. Time may prove otherwise." - Ned Goodwin MW (Halliday Wine Companion)

Certified organic and biodynamic. Low preservative. Vegan Friendly.
Fresh berries with a lovely hint of citrus peel. Deep, rich and textural. Grenache SBE shows restraint yet depth, with a textural weight that defines its identity. e only made 4,648 bottles of 2021 Grenache SBE (concrete egg maturation) with fruit sourced from organically and biodynamically grown Grenache vines.

Region: McLaren Vale, SA
Blend: Grenache (100%)
ABV: 14%
Closure: 750ml
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Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Grenache
Country Australia
Region McLaren Vale
Australian State SA
Feature Biodynamic
Organic
Vegan
Women in Wine
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
The Wine Front
Critic Score 94
93
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2021
Closure Screw Cap

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