2022 ‘The SG’ Shiraz Grenache
The SG is named in recognition of Sarah Gregory, one half of Genista.
Sarah and I met in 2008 while working together, and it was her strong work ethic that drew me in. With her generosity, support and commitment, she has helped me to realise my dream of Genista in the Barossa Valley.
A blend of Shiraz and Grenache, the two varieties complement each other just as we have for over 15 years.
$35.00
Wine Details
| Region | Barossa Valley, South Australia |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Variety | Shiraz Grenache |
| Size | 750ml |
| Alcohol Volume | 14.5% |
| pH | 3.51 |
| TA | 5.97 g/L |
| Residual Sugar | 0.6 g/L (equates to 0.09 g/glass) |
| Vegan Friendly | ✔ |
| Keto Friendly | ✔ |
| No fining agents used | |
Vintage Notes
In 2022 we crushed 20 tonnes. A 1,000% increase. It sounds dramatic as a percentage, though most “small” wineries are crushing 75-150 tonnes a year. Crushing 20 (25 including Grenache) isn’t huge in the grand scheme of things, but it was huge for us. 2022 turned into a real “coming of age” year for us.
Vintage itself was fairly straightforward. Shiraz was harvested on the 17th of March. Grenache followed on the 5th of April. The fruit was handled in our normal manner – fermented on skins for 7 days, pressed to oak, the majority of it seasoned. Set aside to mature.
To make The SG, Sarah and I measured & tested various amounts of Shiraz and Grenache into a glass until we found a blend that struck the right balance of fruit, structure and velvet cloaked power.
Reviews
93 points – Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
Each year, this is the wine that seems to poke its nose ahead of the pack and this vintage is no different. One would be forgiven for assuming that naming a Barossan Shiraz Grenache ‘SG’, would be to reflect the varieties in the blend, but it is not so. It is named in honour of Sarah Gregory, one half of Genista. A dark purple hue, the wine has generous and comforting notes of chocolate and warm earth, with dried herbs, mulberries, aniseed and soy supported by a supple texture with very fine tannins. The wine exhibits both balance and intensity with impressive length. Enjoy over the next four to six years.
Drink by: 2024-2030
93 points – Brendan Black, Wine Pilot
This is an enticing blend of Shiraz and Grenache, named in honour of Sarah Gregory, who’s one-half of the Genista label. With two years in bottle now, the SG is starting to show some aged development, but it still has one foot firmly in the primary realm, with lots of blackcurrant, raspberry, black cherry, vanilla, earth, graphite and game. The palate is rich and rewarding, and the alcohol is hidden well behind layers of flavour. With a bit more time in bottle, I think it will be even better.
