Specifications
Background
The development and naming of this wine is in many ways symbolic of the evolution of John Duval Wines as we bring together two generations of the Duval family with Tim joining his father John ahead of the 2016 vintage. Concilio Grenache was jointly conceived by John and Tim, and is representative of the ever broadening shift away from the sweet, confectioned expressions of Barossa Grenache, to wines that display more vibrancy, texture and savouriness.
Conditions
The 2023 vintage was the third vintage in a row influenced by La Nina weather patterns. Vineyards had excellent soil moisture and produced healthy crops, which combined with the cooler conditions to produce a late start to harvest. For this fifth release of Concilio, Grenache (86%) was sourced from survivor bush vines located south of Tanunda along with an old vine parcel from Moppa. Shiraz (14%) was sourced from a single vineyard at Ebenezer, selected for its savoury notes and plush texture to complement the Grenache.
Winemaking
Grenache fermentation occurred in small open top fermenters for 9 days with up to one third whole bunches to provide aromatic lift and enhance the savouriness of the wine. The shiraz component spent 7 days on skins with twice daily pump overs with a small whole bunch inclusion.
Maturation
The grenache was matured in a mix of tank (50%) and seasoned French hogsheads (50%) for 8 months. Shiraz was matured in seasoned French oak for 8 months.
Grape Variety
Grenache 86% Shiraz 14%
Closure
Screw Cap
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