Schwarz 'Meta' Grenache Blanc 2023
Primary flavours

Apple

Apricot

Pear

Almonds

Chamomile

Dried Florals

Hazelnut
Details
Grenache Blanc is a great, versatile white variety that is catching on quickly. The ‘Meta’ Grenache Blanc is sourced from a single vineyard with only a handful of bottles made. With crushed apple goodness, a nice hint of almonds and hazelnut along with plenty of textural grip, this will sit nicely on the dinner table.
Jason Schwarz was doomed to be a winemaker from his childhood. Ensconced in the vineyards of South Australia, in particular Bethany in the Barossa Valley, his parents had provided the suitable environment from the very beginning. After finishing his winemaking degree, he set off to see the world and completed vintages in France, the USA and Argentina, before returning home and starting his own label in 2001. Starting off with only a two barrels of Barossa Shiraz in the first year, he followed this with a similar amount of Grenache the next. The Grenache is still made every year and is a fixture in his offerings. With great fruit sources from the beginning and a heap of guidance from some key Barossa winemaking and grape-growing icons, the wines of Schwarz deliberately try to the show off the quality of the fruit with a minimal intervention.
Jason Schwarz was doomed to be a winemaker from his childhood. Ensconced in the vineyards of South Australia, in particular Bethany in the Barossa Valley, his parents had provided the suitable environment from the very beginning. After finishing his winemaking degree, he set off to see the world and completed vintages in France, the USA and Argentina, before returning home and starting his own label in 2001. Starting off with only a two barrels of Barossa Shiraz in the first year, he followed this with a similar amount of Grenache the next. The Grenache is still made every year and is a fixture in his offerings. With great fruit sources from the beginning and a heap of guidance from some key Barossa winemaking and grape-growing icons, the wines of Schwarz deliberately try to the show off the quality of the fruit with a minimal intervention.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Barossa Valley
country
Australia
Grape type
Grenache Blanc
Wine Maker
Schwarz Wine Co.
Alcohol
13.1%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Chilled 8°C-10°C
State
SA
collection
Pairing guide
We just know you’re going to fall for this Grenache Blanc the same way we did, as it offers mountains of charm alongside those beautiful flavours and aromatic qualities. When it comes to food pairing, we always enjoy this wine style alongside heartier fish dishes - tuna, roast side of salmon, hake in a creamy sauce, cod cheeks, etc - as well as with risottos, paellas and pilafs, green vegetable dishes, and salads featuring delicious combos of scallop and black pudding. Yum!
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Food

Fatty

Heavy Pasta

Chicken Coconut Soup

Chicken Dishes

Butter Chicken

Rustic French Cuisine
Tastes

Salty

Fatty

Rich
Moods

Contemplative

Mood for something different
Seasons

Autumn

Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Barossa Valley, Australia
The Barossa Valley is a wine lover's paradise, located in the sunny state of South Australia. With its warm climate and fertile soil, this region is known for producing bold, full-bodied red wines that will make your taste buds sing. The area's winemaking history dates back to the 1840s, when European settlers first planted grapevines. Today, the Barossa Valley is home to over 150 wineries and is a top destination for wine enthusiasts from around the world. So grab a glass and get ready to explore the delicious wines of the Barossa Valley!
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