An enticing clash of Italo-Australian culture and flavour with dried oregano and native pepperberry complementing the super smooth chalky, ethereal tannins. A featherlite touch of oak and hints of rhubarb complete the finish.

Wine Details

Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia

Vintage: 2022

Type: Red Wine

Variety: Sangiovese

Vegan Friendly: Yes

Organic Wine: Yes 

Volume: 750ml

Alcohol Volume: 13.5%

Closure: ScrewCap

Vintage Notes

Low and slow. The 2023 growing season was a time for viticulturists to show off their impressive skills. From a cold and wet, seemingly never-ending winter to a Spring which seemed like it was still winter, a long, cool Summer which seemed like Spring, challenges were abundant. Numerous climatic challenges including cool and windy weather during flowering, one of the wettest Springs for 30 years and even more windy weather in Summer meant that crops were small but our organic and biodynamic farming methods paid off — our vines showed incredible resilience to whatever came their way. A season that was around three weeks late on average and had a much slower ripening period means that 2023 wines show great acid, complex layers of delicate flavours, lightness, brightness, and longevity.

Vineyard Notes

Gateway Vineyard — Reynella Siltstone

Winemaking

A small parcel of grapes was picked early to kick-start our indigenous yeast fermentation and used to inoculate the whole berry open ferment when the grapes arrived at the winery. Twice daily, delicate hand plunging and straight to used French oak puncheons for malolactic ferment after pressing. Six months to round out the tannins but preserve all of that delicious flavour and, pronto!

Bouquet

Bursting with the lively scent of early season cherries and tart cranberries, interwoven with the unique native sweetness of quandong. Beneath the fruit, there's an intriguing depth of earthy clay and shale, a testament to the ancient rocks of the Gateway Vineyard, grounding the wine with a profound sense of origin.

Palate

A beautiful interplay of bright, sweet fruit and punchy acidity makes the palate vibrant and engaging. There’s an umami undertone that adds complexity, and the wine’s mineral tannin structure provides a direct connection to the land. The finish is long and savory, supported by subtle oak integration, leaving a lasting impression with its delicate yet firm structure.

Winemaker: Ashleigh Seymour