{"product_id":"2024-vanguardist-grenache-copy-2","title":"2025 Vanguardist Cinsault","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vanguardist range represents the epitome of what we are about. Pushing the realms of standard winemaking to deliver intrigue, excitement and full recognition of this special and distinct terroir. Ultimate dedication to the craft of viticulture and winemaking, encapsulated in a bottle – through our lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSINGLE SITE: LENNON VINEYARD, MCLAREN VALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFollowing on from the Van Higgins (Vanguardist\/Brash Higgins) Grenache\/Cinsault collaboration project in 2023, we were eager to build an ongoing relationship and establish the inclusion of this variety into our portfolio. Michael has worked with this variety for many of vintages whilst in the South West of France.\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINEYARD:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eOwned by Michael Lennon, the Cinsault (along with Mourvedre and Carignan) was planted in 2013 following the request made by our close friend, Brad Hickey of Brash Higgins. Brad oversees the viticulture program with Michael Lennon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe vineyard is located closer to the ocean, sitting on grey and red mottled clay soils, which contribute richness, depth, and density to the resulting wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e2025 vintage in McLaren Vale is defined by its remarkable intensity and vibrancy. Shaped by the region's warm, dry growing season which was the driest since 2003.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVEST:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHand harvested on the 18th February 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eApproximately one-third of the fruit was retained as whole bunches and was fermented gently for six weeks prior to drain and press (décuvage). Élevage followed in 600L demi-muid for nine months prior to bottling in December.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eClosure: DIAM Origine 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFS02: at bottling 18ppm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTSO2: 55ppm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003epH: 3.48\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTA: 5.2g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAlcohol: 12.1%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBottle when empty: 450g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE FRONT\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLennon’s Vineyard. One third whole bunch. 600L older oak. I’m mad for good frisky Cinsault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberry and raspberry with a kiss of sweetness, plenty of exotic spice, souk-y even, peanut shells, almond, lively perfume. Medium-bodied, lightly sappy, cranberry freshness, red fruits, slightly dusty white peppery tannin, lots of crunch and ‘mineral’ on a finish of excellent length. So delicious. Such joy. Brings a huge smile to the face. I’m all about this style of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS\u003cbr\u003eGARY WALSH\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHALLIDAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFrom the Lennon vineyard. About a third whole bunch and an extended time on skins of six weeks, then élevage in demi-muid. Pale in the glass, fragrant and savoury, in the Vanguardist way. This is another new wine in the V range. Faded violets, dehydrated strawberry and cherry, and white pepper. Grapey, skinsy of flavour, but skirting marc characters. Sichuan pepper and cloves, dialled down. Orange rind, dried and ground, sumac, bastourma. It’s diaphanous, a veil of dried fruit and spice, dry toned yet lissom, and very good. Australian cinsault is having something of a moment, and this is one of the finest examples.\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARCUS ELLIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanguardist Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44038401589290,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/6242\/files\/25VCinsault_699c978b-0123-4b3d-8e01-e72126cdfd8e.jpg?v=1774954255","url":"https:\/\/www.vanguardistwines.com\/products\/2024-vanguardist-grenache-copy-2","provider":"VANGUARDIST","version":"1.0","type":"link"}