S.C.PANNELL, `Old McDonald` Grenache, 6x75cl

🍷 S.C. Pannell – ‘Old McDonald’ Grenache
Country: Australia | Region: McLaren Vale
Appellation: McLaren Vale | Grape Variety: 100% Grenache
Style: Red Wine | Winemaking: Minimal intervention, whole-bunch ferment, aged in large old oak
Farming: Sustainably managed old vines

🌟 A masterful single-site Grenache from one of Australia’s most revered winemakers—vibrant, soulful, and supremely elegant.

👁 In the Glass:
Brilliant ruby red with a translucent edge—pure and enticing.

👃 On the Nose:
Aromatic and lifted, with layers of crushed raspberry, red cherry, wild strawberry, and rose petal. Hints of white pepper, thyme, and earth emerge with air, revealing the vineyard’s old-vine depth.

👅 On the Palate:
Silky and textural, with a core of juicy red fruit that glides effortlessly across the palate. Fine tannins frame the fruit with gentle grip, while a whisper of spice and savoury herb keeps everything balanced. Elegantly restrained, yet with remarkable energy and persistence.

🍽 Food Pairing:
An exceptional match for roast duck, chargrilled quail, Moroccan-spiced lamb, or mushroom risotto. Also perfect with a charcuterie board.

⏳ Enjoyment Window:
Already showing beautifully with a quick decant, but will reward careful cellaring for 6–10 years.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Old McDonald is proof that Grenache, in the right hands, can rival the finesse of Pinot Noir and the complexity of fine Burgundy. This is a wine that speaks of place, crafted with precision and heart. A must for lovers of terroir-driven reds with grace and gravitas.