McHenry Hohnen Hazel Vineyard GSM

VIOLET   SAVOURY   SPICE

Body: Medium-ish

Grapes: Grenache (68%), Syrah (22%), Mataro (10%)

Region: Margaret River, Western Australia

Vintage: 2022

Winemaker: Japo Dalli Cani

Winemaking: ' A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mataro from our Hazel’s Vineyard. Each parcel was harvested and vinified separately in vertical, open-top stone fermenters without temperature control. Grenache underwent fermentation with 50% whole clusters, while Syrah and Mataro were destemmed but left as whole berries. The fruit spent 8–14 days on skins before being gently pressed directly into large-format oak casks and small concrete vessels for malolactic fermentation in our underground cellar. The wines were racked in early spring and blended in February 2023.' - Winemakers Notes

ABV: 750ml

Volume: 750ml

Serving Suggestion: Room temp

'This spicy blend bursts with aromas of mulberry and black cherries, supported by fragrant violets and a hint of white pepper. A high percentage of whole clusters in the ferment brings aromatic lift, with sweetened chai spice and a subtle thread of dried herbs adding complexity.

The palate opens with juicy, generous red fruits from Grenache, while Syrah and Mataro contribute structure, spice, and savoury depth. The finish is persistent and layered, revealing notes of cocoa and cherry liqueur, framed by firm yet fine-grained tannins.' 

 Winemakers notes