Description The Tithing Grenache forms part of Willunga 100's limited release range. Only made in the best vintages from small parcels of premium old dry-grown bush vine grapes from iconic vineyards within the McLaren Vale region. The exceptional 2018 vintage comes from the Trott Vineyard, planted in 1952. The Tithing showcases the influence of oak and barrel maturation to mirror old-world styles of Grenache, like those of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Decant an hour before serving for optimal enjoyment. "An outstanding expression of the variety, showing dark berry, cedary oak, smoked game, thyme and cake spice aromas on the nose, followed by an impressively weighted palate displaying awesome depth and richness. Silky-smooth and flowing, while offering sturdy structure and brooding presence, finishing persistent and engaging... 96pts" (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit).
With nearly 200 years of winemaking history, McLaren Vale is one of Australia’s oldest wine regions and today home to 177 wineries. Protected by mountains and the sea, the McLaren Vale wine region is a veritable smorgasbord of wine styles and just a short 45-minute road-trip from Adelaide to McLaren Vale. McLaren Vale is actually the first place in South Australia where vines were planted. Multi-generational wineries are commonplace here. Vineyards stretch from the Mount Lofty Ranges way out to the sea. "McLaren Vale has many secrets waiting to be discovered, from the folds of its ever-changing landscape, to its small restaurants and cellar doors and the spectacular d’Arenberg Cube." – James Halliday. There is a wealth of experimental winemakers here, with winemakers constantly pushing the boundaries and setting new benchmarks. Having said that, McLaren Vale is renowned for Rhone red varieties such as Shiraz and Grenache. Another hotbed for delicious wine is Fleurieu surrounded by beautiful beaches and temperate weather.
McLaren Vale is demarcated by its various elevations and soils into several distinctive sub-regions. They include Blewitt Springs, where the wines “have a unique structure, texture, flavour and style, elegant yet highly aromatic and effortlessly flavoured” - James Halliday. Other sub-regions include Willunga, Sellicks, Seaview and McLaren Flat. “Grenache is McLaren Vale’s secret weapon – not merely Australia’s best, but every bit as good as that of the Rhône Valley.” – James Halliday.
