Willunga 100 is a boutique McLaren Vale producer dedicated to showcasing the region’s exceptional old-vine Grenache. Founded in 2005 after discovering remarkable 50-year-old bush-vine sites, the winery champions single-varietal Grenache and vibrant regional blends. McLaren Vale’s ancient 500-million-year-old soils, Mediterranean climate, and low-yielding old vines create intensely flavoured, expressive wines. Named after the historic “Hundred of Willunga” established in 1839, the winery sources much of its fruit from this area, crafting award-winning wines that celebrate the unique character of McLaren Vale.

This single vineyard Grenache sourced from Sue Trott’s vineyard in Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale. The Vineyard's dry grown bush vines were planted in 1952 and are grown on deep Maslin Sand over clay and ironstone. Vineyard is situated at 210m above sea level on an East facing slope.

Fruit was hand harvested, 10% whole bunch, remainder destemmed into stainless steel open fermenters. The ferment spent 10 days on skins, during which time it was gently plunged to ensure optimum extraction whilst maintaining the delicate aromatics. Wine was basket pressed off skins before maturation and malolactic fermentation on lees in stainless steel to retain fruit purity and freshness.

Tasting Notes

"This wine has a bright lifted nose of redcurrant, boysenberry and violets.  This profile continues onto the palate where the red berry fruit is complimented with warm cinnamon spice, orange zest and cranberry. The wine finishes with a bright, juicy acidity and lingering fine grained tannins." Willunga 100