2023 Slow Lane, Grenache

2023 Slow Lane, Grenache

$40.00

Sourced from Fred Howard’s 83-year-old bush vines, grown on the white sands of McLaren Flat, this wine is crafted from the tiny berries produced by these old vines, resulting in a powerful expression with fine, firm tannins. The grapes were handpicked at three different ripeness levels, fully destemmed, and open fermented, with a portion left on skins for 4 months. The wine was then matured in older, larger oak barrels until the following harvest, followed by 9 additional months in tank. It’s packed with vibrant raspberry and black forest flavors, showcasing great structure and depth, thanks to the highly concentrated fruit.

Flavour Profile

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Country | Australia

Region | McLaren Vale

ABV% | 14

Style | Fun Yet Compelling

Closure | Cork

Grape Varieties | Grenache

Ageing Potential | Drink Now - 5 Years

Tasting Structure

Body

MEDIUM

Sweetness

LOW

Tannin

MEDIUM

Acidity

MEDIUM

Slow Lane

Slow Lane is a small winery run by Federica Marzetti and Dom Smith, located just 15 minutes south of Mount Gambier, South Australia, Dom’s hometown. The winery spent six years in McLaren Vale, where both made wine and worked in various vineyards. However, they felt a strong pull to the Mount Gambier area, drawn by the region's two young volcanoes, limestone influence, healthy rainfall, cool climate, and significant diurnal range. Eventually, they made the move. Federica, who had been living in Australia since 2020 after leaving Italy, was convinced to shift her life to Mount Gambier to explore its winemaking potential.