2022 Spinifex La Cigale

A bright and fruity red blend from the Barossa that overdelivers for the price
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The 2022 Spinifex La Cigale is a nod to the easygoing wines of the Mediterranean, made with Barossa fruit and a simple, thoughtful approach. Inspired by Pete Schell’s time in Provence, it’s crafted to be fresh, versatile, and easy to enjoy.

A blend of Mataro (56%), Cinsault (24%), and Grenache (20%), this wine draws from old, dry-grown vines across the Barossa, with some blocks over 100 years old. The fruit was fermented with a mix of whole berries and whole bunches, then matured for 10 months in a combination of concrete, steel, and seasoned oak, preserving its vibrant character.

On the nose and palate, it’s all about bright red and blue fruits, a gentle savoury edge, and a touch of spice. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity and fine tannins, it’s a wine that works as easily with food as it does on its own.

Uncomplicated but full of character, La Cigale is a relaxed, drink-now red that pairs beautifully with anything from grilled vegetables to slow-roasted lamb.

A thoughtful blend that’s all about balance, flavour, and everyday enjoyment.

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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Another great wine from Spinifex

    A very nice wine fresh fruit and perfect flavour 👌 a good all-rounder

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First introduced as an understudy to the Spinifex Garçon, this is the impressive follow-up to last year’s inaugural Cigale. Pete Schell’s flair with Mediterranean varieties is undeniable, and this juicy, bright, savoury take on a Southern Rhône blend is another feather in his cap. It’s a heady mélange of Mataro (56%), Cinsault (24%) and Grenache (20%) from Spinifex’s Dominion vineyard in Vine Vale and three growers in the Barossa GI. The Cinsault comes from an old block in Bethany, the Mataro from two blocks in Ebenezer in the northern part of the Barossa, and the Grenache is from Pete’s own vineyard, as well as from his usual Garçon sources: old, dry-grown vines in the Barossa’s deep, coarse, sandy soil. The sites feature predominantly dry-grown vines aged between 30 and 110 years, and soils vary from classic terra rossa to deep sand.
The fruit mainly fermented as whole berries (a small portion of Grenache bunches were retained) in tank. The wine matured on light lees for 10 months in a combination of concrete, steel tank and 1250- and 700-litre seasoned wood. Mataro shines through, bringing savoury, gamey aromatics and full-throated fruit while the Cinsault lends spice, perfume and elegance to the palate and Grenache rounds things out with juicy red fruits and remarkable freshness. The perfect package.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Mataro
Country Australia
Region Barossa Valley
Australian State SA
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
Closure Screw Cap

Spinifex Wines

Spinifex are one of the 'New' Barossa's true pioneer producers. Husband and wife team Peter Schell & Magali Gely have extensive experience in southern France, which proves the inspiration for their unique wines made from predominantly Rhone varietals.

Spinifex was on the front line of the new wave of Barossa producers. Peter's wines brought a new sensibility to the region, they were lower in alcohol, concentrated but elegant, and balanced to perfection. He takes the art of blending into the realm of the virtuoso. There are few wineries who deliver refinement and poise from the Barossa Valley like Spinifex.

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