Spinifex Vermentino garnatxa French oak

French oak

subtle textural grip

Skin contact and oxidative handling are beautifully balanced

Bunches are destemmed and vinified in temperature controlled tanks with frequent punch down using the “pigeage” technique to extract the finest tannins from the skins

very moreish

Spinifex Vermentino garnatxa French oakThis is a terrific example of this variety, sourced from a one acre vineyard on hard, ironstone rich soil in one of the highest parts of Koonunga Hill in the Barossas extreme north. Vermentino is a rugged, hardy variety that Schell says ripens relatively slowly here, retaining acidity while delivering generous texture. Fermented wild after six hours on skins, it's a pure and textured Barossa white with waxy lemon, white blossoms and a touch of