Smalltown Vineyards "Three Monkeys" GSM

Smalltown Vineyards "Three Monkeys" GSMGrapes: 67%Grenache, 20%Shiraz, 13%Mataro (Mourvdre) ABV: 13% Style: Full bodied Vintage: 2016 Origin: South Australia, Barossa Valley A sensuous blend of Barossa classic. The grapes are grown from various vineyards in the Barossa with an emphasis on the Western Ridge region. Bright and juicy wild yeast Grenache (partly whole bunch) along with parts aged in old and new oak. Bottled after 11 months in oak, Warm plum and raspberry fruit on the nose with

revealing bright citric notes and subtle hints of green pepper

Descriptions on Vivino  make for very intriguing reading

Produced in vines 7-20 years old

but we can testify that this stunning 2019 vintage is in a different league

with a helping of vanilla and a touch of tart grapefruit in the background

with a clear rhubarb influence

Hawkes Bay

such as crisp apple and juicy pear

it has been aged in North American bourbon barrel for 12 months

with its roots deeply embedded in the fertile soils of Spain

The palate is silky and warming with more black fruit

crafted in a copper still using a base spirit made from estate-grown potatoes and a small selection of botanicals -  Juniper