The “At First Sight” Grenache is our early release, primary fruit
driven juicy red style. Grenache is well suited to the dry and gravelly Frankland subregion and we thought it would suit carbonic
maceration (whole bunch) too.

The fruit was handpicked in late April with half used in 100% whole
bunches (carbonic maceration), which allows the fermentation to
occur inside each berry. This technique is used extensively in
Beaujolais. The other half of the Grenache, was also handpicked
and destemmed onto 10% whole bunches. When dry both parcels were gently pressed and run to seasoned 500L puncheons for 4 months.

The 2022 vintage was a low cropping warm year which saw easy ripening of the Grenache in Frankland. Ideal growing conditions and disciplined crop removal allowed the fruit to reach great concentration.

The wine is bright with lifted cherry stone, spice, raspberry and
earthy notes. Juicy, red fruited with succulent and sappy tannins,
this is a different style of medium bodied Grenache. Drink early
fresh and often.