2024 Penny's Hill 'Yeenunga' Grenache

McLaren Vale

THE VINEYARD
The Penny's Hill 'Yeenunga' Grenache is named after the historic Yeenunga Vineyard, situated in the north-eastern hills of McLaren Vale. The fruit for this wine is sourced from less than one hectare of 52-year-old bush-vine Grenache, planted on a horseshoe-shaped contour at the estate's highest point, 170 metres above sea level, offering stunning views of McLaren Vale and Gulf St Vincent.

WINEMAKING
Fruit from Yeenunga was hand picked on the 3rd of April, open fermented using 30% whole bunches and left on the skins for 14 days to achieve optimum balance between flavour and tannin extraction. The wine was matured on lees in a combination of concrete eggs and old French Puncheons for 7 months. The barrels were regularly topped to preserve and respect the delicate nature of the parcel, and careful barrel selection was made before bottling.

TASTING NOTE
A perfumed nose of red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, with hints of dried herbs, rose petal, and savoury spice. This wine is complex and structured, displaying great poise. The tannins are focused and refined, adding depth and concentration, with layered fruit and textural interest. It showcases McLaren Vale Grenache at its finest.

97 Points - Steve Leszczynski, QWine Reviews
"An absolute belter of a Grenache, this Penny's Hill Yeenunga has the ability to knock you over with a feather. Elegant, refined and pure, it's an exceptional expression of the variety. Sourced from one of the highest sites in McLaren Vale, the 0.88-hectare vineyard sits 170 metres above - one of the highest sites in the region. Previously owned by Hardy wines for 52 years, Penny's Hill took it over with its first vintage in 2022. 30% whole bunches were used before it was matured in a combination of concrete eggs and seasoned French oak for 8 months.This second release surpasses the incredible 2023 debut. Juicy raspberries and squishy blueberries make a seductive entrance. So aromatically attractive, red flowers and violets bring the prettiness. Svelte and dancy yet with measured density, cherry cola, cherry pips and orange peel add interest to a detailed palate. A faint minerally presence ticks along offering a nod to the siltstone and sandstone soils before super fine spices wrap themselves around and shine the torch, leading the way to a long and persistent finish. A wine of prestige and effortless drinkability, I want it all." Just brilliant! Drink to eight years+".

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Vintage 2024

Varietal Grenache

Appellation McLaren Vale

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