'Switch' GSM

2023 | McLaren Vale | Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre

The Switch story revolves around the Hazel Tree. Twigs from the Hazel tree have been long thought to provide protection from evil as well as being used for water divination. A switch is a bundle of twigs signifying the collaboration of these three varietals into one.

New Release

94 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

92 Points - Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot

Tasting Notes:
The nose is a true reflection of the three varieties in this blend. Powerful aromas of mulberries, black cherry and inviting sweet spice with hints of Christmas cake.

The palate demonstrates all of the hallmarks of this world-famous blend. Our 2023 Switch GSM is bursting with luscious red cherry flavours that are enhanced by assertive, youthful tannins.

Vineyards:
Selected from two parcels of Grenache, four parcels of Shiraz and one parcel of Mourvèdre all from different microclimates in McLaren Vale. The two Grenache parcels come from two separate vineyards near Aldinga. The first provides brooding dark fruit with strong structural tannins, the second Grenache which is closer to Willunga produces more red fruit and finer tannins. The Shiraz parcels for this blend were selected for their brighter fruit profiles. The Mourvèdre was selected from our own vineyard near McLaren Flat and shows spicy lift and structural tannins.

Winemaking:
Crushed to Open fermenters with hand plunging 3 times daily. Fermented on skins for 10 days then pressed directly to 10% new French oak and the balance to seasoned French oak. All parcels of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre are kept separate until the final blend.

Oak:
12 months in 10% new French Oak.

Vintage: 2023
Region: McLaren Vale
Variety: Grenache | Shiraz | Mourvèdre
Cellaring: Drink from now to 2035
Harvest Dates: 29th February - 20th March

Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.42
TA: 6.32

Vegan Friendly