S.C. Pannell's Dead End McLaren Vale Tempranillo is a captivating wine that effortlessly captures the essence of McLaren Vale's renowned terroir. Crafted with finesse and expertise, this British-inspired offering by the esteemed winemaker Steve Pannell showcases the full potential of the Tempranillo grape variety. With a deep, ruby red hue that glistens invitingly, it entices the senses with its aromatic symphony of ripe blackberries, cherry compote, and dried herbs. On the palate, this wine offers a profound intensity and elegance, boasting flavors of dark fruit, black pepper, and hints of cocoa. Aged in French oak for added complexity, it has a refined structure, balanced acidity, and a long, satisfying finish. S.C. Pannell's Dead End Tempranillo is an exemplary McLaren Vale wine that stands out with its authenticity, character, and unrivaled expression of the region's distinct terroir.

Tasting Notes

This wine is highly perfumed with powerful notes of cherry and dark chocolate with hints of sweet cola and sandalwood. Floral notes of rose and lavender add a delicate touch. On the palate, this wine is juicy with well-integrated grippy tannins that fill the mouth and lead to a rich and spicy finish.

About the Winery

In the year 2004, Stephen and his wife Piona set up the SC Pannell wine brand in Australia to bring out the full potential of the naturally beautiful McLaren Vale region. Since he had already understood about the richness of the Margaret River region, Steve was intrigued by the McLaren Vale’s potential to create sustainable wines from dry grape varietals such as Shiraz, Tempranillo, Grenache and Touriga.

This made him explore the area with utmost dedication and a winemaking philosophy that he wasn’t ready to compromise upon. The fact that he had already worked in some of the world’s best wine-rich places such as Burgundy, Barolo, Bordeaux and Priorat only increased his curiosity more than ever.

Thanks to his newly-acquired knowledge and an undying passion to create the best wines, Steve then went on to analyse about the terroirs, climate, culture and the quality of vine grown in the McLaren Vale region. Therefore, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that today, he is one of the few persons in this area who knows how to tap the resources of McLaren Vale to their fullest advantage and create the best of wines.

Some of the popular wines from this label are:

2018 Sauvignon Blanc - made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc cultivated on Carey Gully in Adelaide Hills
2018 Fi Fi Fiano – made from 100% Fiano grown on Olivers in McLaren Vale
2017 Pinot Grigio – made from 100% Pinot Grigio grown on the vineyards of Carey Gully, Woodside, Gumeracha and Lenswood in Adelaide Hills
2018 Basso Garnacha – made from 100% Grenache Noir cultivated on the vineyards of McLaren Vale and Blewitt Springs
2017 Dead End Tempranillo – made from 100% Tempranillo cultivated on Amery Road, Blewitt Springs and McLaren Vale
2016 Field Street Shiraz – made from 100% Shiraz grown on Olivers Road and Amery Road in McLaren Vale

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