{"product_id":"vanguardist-grenache-2024","title":"Vanguardist Grenache 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSINGLE SITE: GRENACHE FROM RENDE VINEYARD, BLEWITT SPRINGS, MCLAREN VALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTHE 2024 VINTAGE MARKS THE TENTH RELEASE OF THE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘V’ GRENACHE FROM THIS SINGLE SITE, RENDE VINEYARD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINEYARD:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe Grenache originates from the renowned \"Silver Sands\" vineyard in Blewitt Springs, South Australia. Planted over 55 years ago by Robert Rende and his father, Michael, this vineyard is considered a hidden gem in the region. The vineyard's viticulture is now expertly managed by Michael J. Corbett, whose focus on quality and sustainability continues to elevate the wine’s reputation and ensure the vineyard's longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe season began with unsettled conditions, delivering significant rainfall and strong winds through flowering. As the season progressed, conditions shifted dramatically, turning dry and warm, with a notable February heatwave tightening the harvest window and intensifying fruit concentration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDespite these challenges, the vintage has delivered wines with structure, depth, and impressive length, with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRhône\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003evarieties once again proving their ability to endure and excel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVEST:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHand harvested across multiple picks on 4, 10, and 14 March, the 2024 crop saw yields reduced from 2023, averaging around 23hL\/ha — below the long-term average.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eApproximately two-thirds of the fruit was retained as whole bunches and underwent our signature gentle fermentation over an average of five weeks. The wine was then matured for 17 months in two 22HL Slavonian Oak Foudre, these large format vessels now seven years old. It remained in barrel through élevage and a second winter, before being racked in early spring in preparation for bottling in December.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePROFILE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGuided by the skilled hand of Michael J Corbett, this Grenache consistently expresses its terroir, delivering an elegant balance of bright acidity, fine-grained silky tannins, lifted red-fruit vibrancy, and distinctive minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanguardist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43393903788145,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0034\/1409\/8033\/files\/9C2C329C-F7EE-41F4-AB9B-2C8D17512B34_1_105_c.jpg?v=1780976678","url":"https:\/\/moreishwines.com\/products\/vanguardist-grenache-2024","provider":"Moreish Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}