Simon Hackett Old Vine Grenache

Wine information: Simon Hackett was born and raised in the Barossa Valley where his family have been connected with the wine trade for many generations. - four generations of the Hackett family followed agricultural pursuits in South Australia. Simon worked at Saltram’s, in the Barossa, before moving to McLaren Vale in 1973 where he cut his teeth working at Southern Vales Cooperative Winery (now Tatachilla) eventually becoming senior wine maker. Simon’s privately owned winery is situated at the entrance to McLaren Vale in Budgen road and it is here where he hand crafts his wines in small open top fermenters and gentle nurtures them in a combination of French and Oak barriques. Much of his fruit is sourced from dry grown vineyards with ancient, gnarled vines. Yields are very small and his entire annual production rarely exceeds 10,000 cases. Today Hackett sources grapes from the McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills regions of South Australia. 100% Grenache aged eight months in second fill 225 litre American oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: Simon Hackett Old Vine Grenache is a bright medium-depth red with pink and purple tinges on the meniscus. Whiffs of plump summer sweet berry and cherry, with softer juicy strawberry notes. Floral lift adds complexity and roundness to the nose. Bright, up-beat entry of layers of plush ripe berry fruits soften the palate. Firm acid plus toasty vanilla and oak structuring the background. The wine is happily fruit dominated and sun drenched. If fills the corners of the mouth with light fruitiness.

Food & drink match: Excellent with stews and casseroles as well as pizza and pasta dishes, also good with hard cheeses.

 
     

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