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Schwarz Wine Co., Meta, Grenache Blanc, 2023, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Producer Profile
While not holding any formal qualifications in winemaking, Jason’s appetite for the subject was voracious and he was lucky to learn from some of the Barossa’s finest winemakers until finally, after some encouragement from friends he approached his father to discuss buying a small parcel of the fruit from the 2001 vintage. He agreed and Jason put together his first Nitschke Block Shiraz, making only two hogs head barrels. In 2002 Jason produced his first Thiele Road Grenache and have made both wines every vintage since. To this day Jason’s parents have supported his venture and without their encouragement and the sacrifice of some of the Barossa’s greatest Shiraz and Grenache he could not have made this dream happen.
Relationships with some of the Barossa’s finest vignerons have grown over the years and having access to some of the region’s best old-vine fruit allows Jason to take a hands-off, intuitive approach in the winery.
Jason’s minimal intervention winemaking style enables him to create small-batch wines that are not mainstream – they are new-age expressions of Barossa classics, designed to allow the fruit to speak for itself and tell a story through the glass.
“Meta: An abstraction from a well-known concept”
Viticulture
The fruit for this wine comes from Jason’s family’s vineyards in Bethany.
Winemaking
Jason Schwarz on making the 2023 Grenache Blanc – The fruit was hand-picked on 16th March 2023 from Schwarz Vineyards in Bethany. Half the fruit was destemmed and crushed to bins and allowed to macerate for 15 hours. The second parcel of fruit was only allowed to macerate for 7 hours.
Both parcels of fruit were pressed separately to tanks, allowed to settle, and racked to tank where wild yeast started the fermentation process. Six days into the ferment the wines were transferred to seasoned French oak to carry out the process. The wines were stirred regularly to add complexion and mouthfeel to the finished wine. The separate parcels were blended on 23rd August 2023 and bottled on 22nd September 2023.
Tasting Note
Appearing as a pale straw hue when poured into a glass, Grenache Blanc offers a delightful bouquet of scents, including zesty lemon, tangy grapefruit, and the sweet essence of poached pear. This enticing profile is complemented by subtle notes of spice, rich clotted cream, almond infused marzipan, finely crushed stones, and delicate hints of white florals.
Goes well with
Rainbow Chard and Corn Fritters with Herbed Goat Cheese Sauce.
Cellaring
Will continue to improve with careful cellaring for 4-6 years.
Don’t just take our word for it…
“Opens with white flowers and dried herbs, hint of sage. Fresh, crisp and textured with excellent intensity and drive. Finishes long.” – 94 POINTS – Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal Summer Wine Guide 2023
Trophy Best Dry White Wine – Single variety or blend – 2024 Barossa Wine Show
96 points / Top Gold – 2024 Barossa Wine Show
Features
Varieties: Grenache Blanc 100%
Colour: White
ABV: 13.1%
Closure: Screwcap
Style: Still Wine
Case Size: 12 x 75cl
Country: Australia
Region: Barossa Valley
Vintage: 2023
