Chalk Hill crowned as Bushing Monarchs for 2020 - 2019 Alpha Crucis Old Vine Grenache 

TASTING NOTE

VINTAGE: 2019

VARIETAL: Grenache

REGION: McLaren Vale

VINEYARDS: Sourced from 85-year-old bush vine Grenache in Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale.

OUR STORY: Chalk Hill was established in 1964 by the Harvey family. The first release of our Alpha Crucis wines was from the 2008 vintage. Alpha Crucis is the brightest star in the Southern Cross constellation, and these are the star wines of our vineyards.

THE WINE

AROMA: Bright red and dark cherry fruits, spice and florals.

TASTE: This is a medium bodied Grenache that delights with its purity. Whilst being medium bodied it is full of flavour. Red currants, dark cherries, with layers of spice, licorice and a hint of earth all come to the fore. It's a vibrant wine with a beautiful structure and a long fine finish.

CELLARING: Will reward cellaring for 6-8 years or more.

VINTAGE 2019

A warm and wet spring was followed by a dry, hot summer. The dry conditions ensured berry size was small and the resulting fruit had excellent varietal character, intensity and balance.

WINEMAKING

The fruit was hand-picked, 10% of which were kept as whole bunch in the fermentation process. It was transferred to 5 year old French oak puncheons to ensure the fruit was the dominant flavour and structure of the wine. It spent 11 months in oak, before bottling in January 2020.

ALCOHOL: 14%

Chalk Hill

Grenache Mixed 6 Pack

This ones for the Grenache lovers, we've got something for everyone's taste with this mixed 6 pack. Start with our newest release, 2020 Chalk Hill Diana Mary Grenache Rose, move to 2019 Chalk Hill Tempranillo Grenache and finish with something really special, our 2019 Alpha Crucis Old Vine Grenache. ORDER HERE