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The beauty of Five Geese spans across 32 Hectares of vineyards located in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia.
Nestled in the north-eastern end of the Willunga basin, Blewitt Springs lies about 180m above sea level. This slightly higher elevation provides a cooler climate than nearby McLaren Vale and Willunga. With cooler temperatures and moderating afternoon sea breezes, the grapes grown here enjoy a long, even ripening season.
Vintage in Blewitt Springs is often some two to three weeks later than the rest of the district. These extra weeks give the fruit time to develop more complex flavour ripeness, without the excessive baumes found in warmer areas. The grapes develop a beautiful balance of flavour, acidity, and sugar, which then translate into complex, but not overly alcoholic wines.
The Five Geese Shiraz is sourced from Blewitt Springs vineyard. The soil is deep sand over clay and is minimally irrigated from a small amount of available surface water.
The Five Geese Grenache is hand-picked from the dry grown, old bush Grenache vines. These gnarly old vines produce a very intensely flavoured Grenache. These vines are some of the oldest in the district.
Five Geese also has vines near McLaren Flat (located at the eastern end of the valley) and from here we source our Cabernet and Nero d'Avola. The deep alluvial iron-rich soils of the vineyard imparts vibrant textures and flavours to the fruit.
The company’s underlying philosophy is to promote itself by producing premium wines that are recognised as excellent value for money.
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A lovely food wine that has the ability to drink well with richer foods. 100% old vine Grenache. 9 months second use American oak.
Vintage - 2013
Soil type - Sand over clay and ironstone
Vine Age - 56
Clone - Bush vines
Pruning - Hand pruned
Location - Blewitt Springs (McLaren Vale)
Variety - 100% Grenache
Region - McLaren Vale, 100%.
Winemaker - Mike Farmilo
Viticulturists - Sue Trott & Jonathon Trott
James Halliday Review 94
Remarkably pretty, well-structured, seductive grenache. Fruit is the hero here. Warm ripe raspberry, rose petals, earth and sweet spice with the lightest kiss of musky vanillin. For now or later. Would drink well from a Burgundy glass.
Tasting Notes
Colour
A very attractive crimson red.Aroma
This wine exhibits the distinct Grenache aromas; concentrated rose petals, ripe red berries and hints of confectionery. The nose is complex with signs of barrel maturation without any obvious oak.Palate
There are ripe strawberry and raspberry flavours with the warmth of the dry grown Grenache showing long and fine tannins with a lingering finish. There is a savoury dry character that is not aggressive in any way with hints of spice. The wine lingers and has cleansing acidity. This wine reflects the terrain of the area and the characteristics of the Grenache variety.
- Alcohol 15.5%
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