Graciano is a Spanish varietal grown primarily in the Rioja region. After some research Michael Paxton decided to graft one row of Graciano onto some old chardonnay vines at Thomas Block to see what the result would be. When you try this wine, I think you will agree that the variety is well suited to the conditions of McLaren Vale.
Lighter in body with distinct savoury and white pepper characters filled out with bright red fruits. Light tannins make this wine ready to drink young, although cellaring potential is in the medium term.
VARIETY: 100% Graciano.
COLOUR: Deep crimson.
AROMA: Lifted spice and floral notes with a delicate touch of white pepper, lavender and plum.
PALATE: Medium bodied with a soft and silky mouth feel, hints ofmocha and spice, finished with subtle tannins.
CELLARING: A fantastic wine to drink when young, however, careful cellaring of 5-8 years will be rewarded.
VINIFICATION: The grapes where hand harvested at their optimum flavour and sugar equilibrium. After a light crushing and destemming we fermented the must in small batch open fermenters. After 10 days of hand plunging and temperature control we pressed the must to mature French oak Barriques for maturation of 10 months.
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