Angove Family Crest McLaren Vale GSM 2021

The Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre is crafted from Grenache from old vines growing in the sandy soils of Blewitt Springs in the centre of McLaren Vale, Shiraz from the exposed slate and quartz slopes high in the windswept Sellicks Hills, and Mourvèdre from the loam soils of the more protected Sellicks Foothills to the south. The perfume of Blewitt Springs contrasts and combines with the spice and pepper of the southerly Sellicks vineyards.

Good rainfall in September promoted excellent vine growth and even bud-burst. Optimal weather in November allowed for excellent fruit set and mild conditions through to harvest ensured ripening progressed gradually, retaining natural fruit acidity, and developing full bodied fruit flavour. The absence of the usual summer heat waves in February and March meant the fruit was harvested in pristine condition.

Each variety was hand picked separately when at peak ripeness, transported to our winery where it was cooled to 5oC and then hand sorted before being fermented according to taste and terroir. Basket pressed and then allowed to mature in 2nd and 3rd use French oak puncheons before the final stage of blending and then resting for 12 months in large French oak vats, before bottling.