Wines

Grenache Mataro Barossa Valley

We are not seeking to over complicate with winemaker influence, as the flavours really speak for themselves. Whilst the fragrance of the Grenache is obvious on the nose, the quiet, assured nature of the Mataro really plays a defining role in the palate structure. - Cheers, Jules

Technical Specifications
STYLE	vibrant, juicy and savoury
AROMA	Gamey herbs with hints of musk
PALATE	a delicious mix of red fruits with gamey undertones, a vibrant spice and a touch of cracked pepper giving life to the silky tannin on the finish
DRINK	enjoy it now while young and fresh or enjoy happily over coming years
FOOD	think roast duck ragu with pasta or pumpkin and blue cheese tarts
VINEYARD	Ashmead family vineyards: Greenock @ 350m and Mengler Hill @475m
SEASON	after barely enough spring rain, we lurched into the growing season in a fairly dry state. Although temperatures were mild, flowering and fruit set worked through some up and down temperatures. With a little rain to keep things going through December, the general state of mild temperatures and lack of rain remained for the best part of the ripening phase.
WINEMAKING	bush vine and hill side Grenache from Greenock in was hand harvested in mid-March. We added a small whole bunch portion allowing for greater complexity and retention of the delicious musky profile of our Greenock Grenache, with a slow, steady fermentation to build the tannin profile. Mataro was harvested from Greenock in late March and fermented in cement open fermenters. Both Greenock parcels pressed to seasoned French oak for malolactic fermentation and maturation on lees prior to blending. The final blend also has a portion of Grenache from our family’s Mengler Hill vineyard, harvested in early April. This adds a lovely savoury element to the Greenock fruit parcels.
MATURATION	9 months in seasoned French oak
ALC/VOL	14.5%

AUSTRALIA (SA) ~ Barossa Valley: Small Victories

Meet the Ashmead family. We are passionate about making wines that speak of the remarkable communities that they come from, be that the beautiful Barossa, or further afield as we start to spread our wings with Small Victories Wine Co. In 2020, as our family business turned 40, together we decided it was time to explore some different wine styles, varieties, and regions. We set out to create Small Victories Wine Co and make a range of wines that are fresh and modern; wines that look to the future, with sustainability and climate change in mind; but most importantly, wines that are seriously delicious.

Small Victories allows our family to have a bit of fun, making wines that can break the rules and not always conform to those ideals that Elderton holds dear.