2020 S.C. Pannell McLaren Vale Garnacha Basso

100% organic and dry farmed Grenache from the 50 year old McMurtrie Road Vineyard. Native yeast fermentation in steel before 10 months of aging in large French oak vats. Unfined and unfiltered, 27ppm sulphur. Smooth, fruit and so easy to crush. Raspberry liqueur, red apple skin, autumn, dark spice and cinnamon; a seductive perfume that is vibrant. The palate follows through with a very berry freshness from red to blue. The texture is youthful and magically medium bodied. Tea like tannins, that are super fine and linger, carry the red fruits. Beautiful. Drink it young to capture all the energy and vitality.  From the Latin Bassus, meaning low, Basso is low in additions and speaks clearly of the place from which it comes.

93 points, James Suckling. "This is from a 50-year-old parcel, made as a low-sulphur project and fermented in large vats. The nose has a rich blood-orange and dark-raspberry fruit core with a striking red-licorice edge and a soft, pillowy texture, full of raspberry and red-cherry fruit. Whole berries, no stalks. Fluid and so drinkable. Screw cap."