{"title":"SC Pannell | McLaren Vale","description":"\u003cp\u003eSC Pannell is one of McLaren Vale’s most respected winemakers, known for a commitment to sustainable and biodynamic farming and a genuine interest in alternative varieties alongside the region’s classic Shiraz and Grenache. Stephen Pannell works with McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills fruit, selecting vineyards that reflect the specific character of each site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe range spans Field Street Shiraz, Dead End Tempranillo, Basso Garnacha Grenache and the Protērō Nebbiolo from Adelaide Hills — a portfolio that reflects both the breadth of what McLaren Vale can produce and a winemaker willing to look beyond the obvious. Organic and biodynamic practices throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pannell-protero-nebbiolo-2021-adelaide-hills","title":"Pannell Prōterō Nebbiolo 2021 (Adelaide Hills)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Pannell Prōterō Nebbiolo is aromatic. With dark cherry, sweet red-berries, cola nut, and wet terracotta pot, an unused Sherrin, Darjeeling tea, marjoram, and faint citrus peel. Superbly medium-bodied. Fresh raspberry surrounded by plum conserve flowing to umami rich flavours like consume, kelp and miso, finishing with citrus and florals. Pulsating energy and waves of tannin that elongate the flavours on the mid palate enabling the wine to sustain a meal from entrée to main. Cellar confidently, but very approachable now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SC Pannell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44603883389177,"sku":"9340076000445-2021","price":42.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/pannell-protero-nebbiolo-2021-adelaide-hills.jpg?v=1711079147"},{"product_id":"s-c-pannell-dead-end-tempranillo-2022-mclaren-vale","title":"S.C. Pannell Dead End Tempranillo 2022 (McLaren Vale)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe renowned S.C. Pannell Dead End Tempranillo 2022 vintage boasts a delightful blend of cherry compote, sarsaparilla, cola, quinoa bark, and marjoram aromas, enhanced by Koomilya's signature notes of pot pourri, lilac, and uplifting florals. This Tempranillo leaves no corner of the palate untouched, with a subtle and silky entrance followed by a building vibration that layers and scaffolds in a crescendo of flavour and texture. The back palate is awakened by a powerful French horn blast, signalling the delicious melding to come. This wine can be enjoyed now at its prime, but can also be cellared for an additional 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SC Pannell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46445984022777,"sku":"9340076000193-2022","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/s-c-pannell-dead-end-tempranillo-2022-mclaren-vale.jpg?v=1745883003"},{"product_id":"s-c-pannell-mclaren-vale-field-street-shiraz-2023","title":"S.C. Pannell Field Street Shiraz 2023 | McLaren Vale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.C. Pannell Field Street Shiraz 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is McLaren Vale Shiraz at its purest, sourced primarily from the esteemed Merrivale block on Olivers Road. This warm-climate Shiraz is stripped of winemaking artifice to express the breadth and purity of McLaren Vale fruit, preserving flavour without losing weight, richness, or intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep, rich garnet with excellent clarity, reflecting the concentration and quality of this challenging vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep well of complex aromatics: iodine, umami, soy, tar, Chambord liqueur, and blackcurrant, followed by terracotta and sandalwood. The fruit sits happily inside the dark, savoury flavours, creating an intriguing and layered bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLively and sprightly, like a quick dash across the dance floor, impressing with its easy glide and confidence. A bay leaf crunch accentuates the tannins in the mid-palate, making way for a dark and savoury finish. The wine showcases elegance and great flavour—a testament to meticulous vineyard management during the 2023 vintage, one of the most challenging growing seasons in living memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Olivers Road component was gently crushed and fermented in open-top fermenters with daily pump-overs, spending 15 days on skins. Extended maturation in old French oak puncheons for five months preceded blending with Shiraz from Clarendon. Bottled without additions or fining, this wine expresses terroir with honesty and purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheeseburgers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOklahoma City smash burgers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egrilled lamb\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebeef brisket\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emushroom risotto\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eaged cheddar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrink now and love it, or cellar for eight years and love it more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SC Pannell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46975725535481,"sku":"9340076000155-2023","price":28.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/sc-pannell-mclaren-vale-field-street-shiraz-2023.webp?v=1761706192"},{"product_id":"s-c-pannell-koomilya-jc-block-shiraz-2015-mclaren-vale","title":"S.C. Pannell Koomilya JC Block Shiraz 2015 | McLaren Vale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.C. Pannell Koomilya JC Block Shiraz 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e from McLaren Vale showcases signature iodine, split red wood, clove, bay and dark cherries with powerful tannins. This single-block old-vine Shiraz from Upper Tintara displays ferruginous flavours of cocoa, bitumen, terracotta and dark red fruits with remarkable intensity and an unending finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep Ionian purple with waves of dark blue intensity, displaying the concentration and depth characteristic of old-vine McLaren Vale Shiraz from ancient ironstone-rich soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assault of aromas seems to be everywhere all at once—the true indication of a great wine. Signature iodine, split red wood, clove, bay and dark cherries in syrup dominate, backed up by Ribena, red liquorice, toasted rye and freshly ground black pepper, creating an inviting and complex aromatic profile that showcases the unique terroir of the JC Block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful tannins supported by the ferruginous flavours typical of Upper Tintara define the palate: cocoa, bitumen, terracotta, the Aussie bush and dark red fruits create remarkable complexity. The wine has strength, intensity and glorious grape tannins which wind the palate together, almost like a double helix. The complex structure pulls you straight through, seeming to expand beyond the confines of the palate on an unending finish. This is luxury wine that illustrates what modern McLaren Vale should be, harking back to the tradition of the 1960s without all the artifice of winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis S.C. Pannell Koomilya JC Block Shiraz pairs beautifully with slow-braised beef short ribs, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, wild mushroom and truffle dishes, or venison with blackberry reduction, and is best decanted an hour before drinking.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SC Pannell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423769051385,"sku":"7367-2015","price":110.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/s-c-pannell-koomilya-jc-block-shiraz-2015-mclaren-vale.webp?v=1771301077"},{"product_id":"s-c-pannell-basso-garnacha-grenache-2023-mclaren-vale","title":"S.C.Pannell Basso Garnacha Grenache 2023 | McLaren Vale","description":"\u003cp\u003eS.C. Pannell Basso Garnacha Grenache 2023 is a low-sulphur, unfiltered Grenache from old dry-grown vines in McLaren Vale — a wine born from a simple idea that had been bubbling away for years before the right fruit from the right vineyard sparked the Basso project to life in 2017. From the Latin \u003cem\u003ebassus\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning low, Basso is low in additions and high in expression — a wine that speaks clearly of where it is grown and how it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-bodied, warm-climate Grenache from McLaren Vale has earned a well-deserved place on Australian tables. Welcoming, food-friendly, and proudly Australian in character — with a texture often described as European but unmistakably of this place. Gateway Grenache, ready for willing explorers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, translucent ruby — the characteristic clarity of a low-sulphur, unfiltered Grenache from old dry-grown McLaren Vale vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePomegranate, boysenberry, raspberry, cherry, liquorice, musk lollies, and an exotic layer of fenugreek — an immediately inviting aromatic profile that is generous without being heavy. The nose is expressive and warm, reflecting both the McLaren Vale climate and the minimal-intervention winemaking approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume and richness that speaks of luxury, with an exotic layer of rose petal and pistachio lying in the tannins. The texture is supple, long, and unabashed without being drying. The finish has a persistent raspberry jelly-crystal and pomegranate Turkish-delight flavour that is genuinely appealing — exotic, medium-bodied, and happy. A wine that suits the food we make and the way we live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade for the table — try it with Middle Eastern barbecue, slow-roasted lamb, spiced meatballs, harissa chicken, or a mezze spread. As Stephen Pannell suggests, Joseph Abboud’s barbecue from \u003cem\u003eRumi – Food of Middle Eastern Appearance\u003c\/em\u003e is the ideal companion. Equally at home with pizza, charcuterie, and casual weeknight dinners. Serve lightly chilled at 16–18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Sellers Direct Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS.C. Pannell Basso Garnacha 2023 is a remarkable expression of McLaren Vale Grenache at this price point — a wine that delivers genuine complexity and character without demanding patience or ceremony. The low-sulphur, unfiltered approach allows the fruit from old dry-grown vines to speak directly and honestly, producing a Grenache of warmth, texture, and exotic personality that is immediately enjoyable but built with enough structure to reward short-term cellaring. Compared to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/yangarra-old-vine-grenache-2024-mclaren-vale\" title=\"Yangarra Old Vine Grenache 2024 | McLaren Vale\" alt=\"Yangarra Old Vine Grenache 2024 | McLaren Vale\"\u003eYangarra Old Vine Grenache 2024\u003c\/a\u003e, Basso is more exotic and food-driven — Yangarra leans toward purity and restraint; Basso leans toward warmth and personality. Compared to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/d-arenberg-custodian-grenache-2021-mclaren-vale\" title=\"d’Arenberg Custodian Grenache 2021 (McLaren Vale)\" alt=\"d’Arenberg Custodian Grenache 2021 (McLaren Vale)\"\u003ed’Arenberg Custodian Grenache\u003c\/a\u003e, Basso is lighter and more immediately approachable — the Custodian offers greater weight and structure for those who prefer a more traditional McLaren Vale style. This is the bottle we would recommend for anyone who wants to understand what makes McLaren Vale Grenache genuinely exciting — and for anyone who loves food, warmth, and wines that suit the way Australians actually eat and drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Drink This?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS.C. Pannell Basso Garnacha 2023 is for curious wine drinkers who want something genuinely different from the mainstream — a Grenache with personality, warmth, and a food-friendly character that rewards exploration rather than analysis. It is the natural choice for lovers of Mediterranean food and wine, for those who want a low-sulphur, minimal-intervention red without sacrificing flavour, and for anyone looking for a reliable, characterful bottle for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. Drink now — it is delicious and ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Is S.C. Pannell Famous?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Pannell is one of Australia’s most celebrated winemakers — a figure who has simultaneously redefined McLaren Vale’s identity and expanded the conversation about what Australian wine can be. Shaped by tenures at leading family estates in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Barolo, and Priorat, and by years as Chief Red Winemaker at BRL Hardy, Stephen returned home with a conviction that McLaren Vale’s Mediterranean climate and ancient geology could support a much wider palate of varieties than the region had traditionally explored. The recognition that has followed speaks for itself: Producer of the Year 2025 at Different Drop, and a perfect 100 points from Robert Parker Wine Advocate — placing him among the most select group of winemakers in Australian history to receive that honour. “What makes Stephen so unique and special — you could simultaneously call him Australia’s best Shiraz producer, Australia’s best Nebbiolo producer, Australia’s best Grenache producer, Australia’s best alternative variety producer.” — Different Drop, Producer of the Year 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExploring the S.C. Pannell Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasso is the ideal entry point into the S.C. Pannell range — approachable, food-driven, and immediately expressive of the McLaren Vale character that defines the estate. For those wanting to explore the range further, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/s-c-pannell-mclaren-vale-field-street-shiraz-2022\" title=\"S.C. Pannell McLaren Vale Field Street Shiraz 2022\" alt=\"S.C. Pannell McLaren Vale Field Street Shiraz 2022\"\u003eS.C. Pannell Field Street Shiraz 2022\u003c\/a\u003e offers a more structured expression of McLaren Vale’s flagship variety. For older vintages of this wine, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/s-c-pannell-basso-garnacha-2019-mclaren-vale-grenache\" title=\"S.C. Pannell Basso Garnacha 2019 (McLaren Vale, Grenache)\" alt=\"S.C. Pannell Basso Garnacha 2019 (McLaren Vale, Grenache)\"\u003eS.C. Pannell Basso Garnacha 2019\u003c\/a\u003e is available for those who want to see how Basso develops with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Similar?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a comparable McLaren Vale Grenache with a more traditional profile, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/d-arenberg-custodian-grenache-2021-mclaren-vale\" title=\"d’Arenberg Custodian Grenache 2021 (McLaren Vale)\" alt=\"d’Arenberg Custodian Grenache 2021 (McLaren Vale)\"\u003ed’Arenberg Custodian Grenache 2021\u003c\/a\u003e offers greater weight and structure — choose this if you prefer a richer, more full-bodied style. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/yangarra-old-vine-grenache-2024-mclaren-vale\" title=\"Yangarra Old Vine Grenache 2024 | McLaren Vale\" alt=\"Yangarra Old Vine Grenache 2024 | McLaren Vale\"\u003eYangarra Old Vine Grenache 2024\u003c\/a\u003e is a more restrained, purity-driven expression from the same region. For a different variety from S.C. Pannell, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/s-c-pannell-dead-end-tempranillo-2021-mclaren-vale\" title=\"S.C. Pannell Dead End Tempranillo 2021 (McLaren Vale)\" alt=\"S.C. Pannell Dead End Tempranillo 2021 (McLaren Vale)\"\u003eS.C. Pannell Dead End Tempranillo 2021\u003c\/a\u003e offers another expression of Stephen’s Mediterranean variety philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SC Pannell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48751609479417,"sku":"9340076000346-2023","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/sc-pannell-basso-garnacha-2023-mclaren-vale.webp?v=1785811820"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/collections\/sc-pannell-wines-available-at-wine-sellers-direct.jpg?v=1761705501","url":"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/collections\/sc-pannell-mclaren-vale.oembed","provider":"Wine Sellers Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}