Brash Higgins MAGNUM 2019 ‘GRNCH’ Grenache Biodynamic

This is our first stand alone Grenache. One parcel of Grenache from a Biodynamically farmed site in Yangarra’s distinctive sandy soils of Upper Blewitt Springs were hand-picked on the same day and co-fermented using wild yeast in an open fermenter for 2 weeks. Ten months in a trusty French puncheon further forged the fine red berry tones of Grenache. 

‘Pretty nose, floral and sweet fruited, pinot like. Notes of feijoa, orange peel and spice co-mingles nicely with the lively, bright red fruits. Medium bodied, easily accessible with dusty tannins, the GRNCH really showcases the openly fruity nature of Grenache, as well as the structure needed for longer ageing. Transparent, this is pretty stuff.’ – Brad Hickey, Vinitor, Jan 30, 2020.

Additional information
Harvest date: March 24, 2019 Handpicked
Vineyards: 1 ton Grenache-destemmed
Grower: Yangarra Estate, Blewitt Springs
Viticulture: Biodynamic Certified
Fermenter type: Open, wild yeast
Cap management: Hand plunged twice daily
Days on skins: 20
Time in oak: 10 months
Oak origin: French
Oak age: 100% 6 year Puncheon
Bottling date: January 24, 2020
Closure: Cork natural
pH 3.58, TA 6.1 g/L, alc 14%

60 Magnums

Price: $95 per 1500ml bottle