Spinifex La Cigale 2022

Spinifex La Cigale is a southern Rhone-style Barossa blend of Mataro, Cinsault and Grenache.

Mataro leads at 56 per cent, with Cinsault at 24 and Grenache at 20, coming from the estate's own Dominion vineyard at Vine Vale plus three growers across the Barossa GI. The Cinsault is off an old Bethany block, the Mataro from two sites at Ebenezer, and the Grenache from both estate vines and the long-standing Garcon sources. Vine ages span 30 to 110 years and soils range from classic terra rossa to deep sand. Most of the fruit fermented as whole berries in tank, with a little whole-bunch Grenache, then ten months on light lees across concrete, steel and seasoned 700- and 1,250-litre wood.

Mataro brings the gamey, savoury weight, Cinsault the spice and perfume, Grenache the juicy red fruit and freshness. Fine-boned and moreish. Serve at 16 degrees. It works with grilled lamb, a duck and olive casserole, or roast pumpkin with feta.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.