Fourth Generation Swinneys, siblings Matt and Janelle, grew up working alongside their parents and grandparents on the family farm at Franklands, gaining a deep respect for family, farming and the region. Their vineyards sit on ironstone gravel hilltops above the Frankland River, producing wines with a distinct ferrous character that they believe defines top-quality fruit from this region.

Fruit for the 2022 Swinney Grenache was handpicked from the well-established, dry-grown bush vines on the Wilsons Pool vineyard’s rich gravel/loam soils. In the vineyard, each vine was passed over multiple times, ensuring only perfect fruit was harvested. The fruit was destemmed and sorted berry by berry. Fermentation occurred with 15% whole bunches in a combination of small wooden fermenters and stainless-steel tanks. The wine spent two weeks on skins before being pressed to a 3600-litre seasoned French vat for 11 months’ maturation

it’s vibrant and youthful, juicy and bright notes of raspberry. Hints of dried herbs, licorice and anise. Excellent length, finishing with savoury and chalky tannins.