S.C.Pannell
Stephen’s extensive knowledge and experience has been garnered over many years working with some Australia’s iconic wineries and alongside numerous overseas vintages at such places as Domaine des Comtes Lafon in Burgundy, Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux and G.D. Vajra in Barolo. Other highlights in Stephen’s career include winning the title of International Red Winemaker of the Year at the International Wine Challenge in London, winning the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show, twice winning the Max Schubert Trophy at the Adelaide Wine Show as well as being listed as one of the 50 most influential contributors to the world of wine by Decanter Magazine.
Smart is a dry-grown, bush vine vineyard that I've wanted to work with for a long time – Stephen Pannells first vintage from the higher altitude slopes of Clarendon. Different and very welcome energy to their other Grenaches.
A bright, red cherry, boysenberry and cranberry concoction of aromas backed by a herbal, purple basil laced palate, finishing with jelly crystals. Surprisingly weightier than Old McDonald Grenache with a compactness that slowly unfurls in the glass, and tongue-coating tannin that fills all corners of the palate. Gentle and persistent.
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