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Vineyard - The 2021 Estate Blend is produced from grapes grown on the Lloyd Brothers McLaren Vale Estate. A blend of Grenache (65%) hand-picked from the bush vines located a few steps from the winery, Shiraz (30%) from Block 9, and Manor Block with a small percentage of estate bush vine Mourvèdre (5%).
Winemaking - Each variety was picked at modest Baumes and fermented separately in small open fermenters prior to being basket pressed to seasoned French oak barrels. After 9 months in oak, the best barrels were selected and blended to create the Estate Blend GSM. Vegan Friendly.
The Grenache adds a beautiful juicy plum character and spice to help create a delicious medium-bodied wine. The Shiraz from Block 9 and the Manor block have lovely lifted violets and red/blue fruits on the nose which follow through to the palate with some dried herbs, cloves, and white pepper complementing the fruit. A small percentage of estate bush vine Mourvèdre (5%) adds some spice and lift to the blend.
