Winemaker's Selection Barossa Valley Grenache 2023
Saltram
Winemaker's Selection Barossa Valley Grenache 2023
Saltram
Winemaker's Selection Barossa Valley Grenache 2023
Overview
Overview
No history of the Barossa Valley or the Australian wine industry is complete without the mention of Saltram. Established in 1859 by William Salter & Sons, Saltram wines have a proud history of more than 160 years for quality winemaking, innovation and a commitment to the Barossa region. An immigrant from England, William Salter was one of the first people to purchase land in the newly opened land survey known as the Barossa Valley. He then built a stone house for his family, naming it Mamre Brook which still stands today at the home of Saltram.
The Saltram Winemaker’s Selection Barossa Valley Grenache was crafted from a Single “Survivor’ Vineyard situated in Tanunda, Barossa Valley. The Winemaker's Selection was introduced to allow rare and unique parcels of fruit to remain separate so that they can show their true colours. Senior winemaker Alex MacKenzie believes Old Vine Grenache produces wine of great depth and character, and an ability to make complex aromatic and textured wines.
| Varietal | Grenache |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14% |
| Peak Drinking | Drinking wonderfully now in its youth and will reward careful mid-term cellaring. |
| Winemaker | Alex Mackenzie |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| Bronze | 2024 Barossa Wine Show |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Chicken
Pork
Duck
Cured Meat
Pasta
Veg
Pizza
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
The wine has lifted aromatics reminiscent of freshly picked strawberries, rosehip and complemented by a hint of five spice powder. Some whole bunch fruit in ferment has added extra layers of aromas and complexity.
Flavours and Palate
The palate is silky and textural with a seamless mouthfeel, showcasing bright flavours of red fruits and finishing with supple tannins. Mouth-watering acidity, with lingering coulis fruit cleanses the palate.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Just one hour’s drive from South Australia’s capital, Adelaide, lies its gourmet capital (and wine Mecca), Barossa. One of the country’s most beautiful and historic wine regions, Barossa is a magnet for lovers of fine food and wine. Its classic Mediterranean climate, and free-draining red brown soils, makes the region ideal for growing grapes. Barossa produces excellent Shiraz, Cabernet, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Riesling and Semillon.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
The 2022/2023 growing season was wet and cool. The 2023 ripening conditions were relatively dry with no significant events however conditions prior to harvest created challenges as delays in ripening, with heavier crops in particular larger berry sizes, meant vines worked harder to mature the fruit.
Alex MacKenzie - Winemaker
Alex started as 10th Winemaker at Saltram in 2017, however his first connection with Saltram was in 2001, working alongside the 8th maker, Nigel Dolan. Alex brings with him over fifteen years of winemaking experience and a great love of the Barossa. His style is down to earth – allowing the season and dirt to speak for themselves – keeping winemaking simple to enable a pure expression of Barossa fruit, as is the Saltram tradition.