Tasting Notes
This is a classic McLaren Vale blend of three distinctive parcels, Grenache from Blewitt Springs for its bright red fruit and perfume, Shiraz from Ingoldby Road for dark fruit, spice and body, and Mataro from Sellicks Hill for its savoury, earthy, gently leathery backbone.
Together they make a wine of real depth and balance, with a richly layered flavour that runs from red cherry and warm spice into subtle hints of leather and dried herbs, all on a concentrated palate. The tannins are structured and fine, carrying through to a long, nuanced and satisfying finish. - Aaron C
The fresh-faced Kyle Egle and Jonny Cook may be new to the ranks of McLaren Vale producers but the duo already have 20 vintages under their collective belt. They have worked at a range of Vale producers in their young careers, with Egle now at Ryecroft and Cook in the cellar at Wirra Wirra. Mates since high school the pair started Saltfleet as a creative collaboration utilising small parcels of premium fruit to craft regionally typical styles, by blending a hands-off approach with their scientific understanding of the processes involved.
More than that they want to create something that contributes to the future of the region they call home, who’s community has assisted them at every stage of establishing Saltfleet.
Underpinning the wines is their belief that quality of fruit is everything and that the result should clearly display the expression of the site and sub-region. So it makes sense that high quality organic and sustainably farmed vineyards are the fruit source with old vine material in Blewitt Springs, including the MMAD vineyard, core to the project.
Early press has been very positive and recognised the balance of regional typicity, fruit quality and drinkability the range offers. Saltfleet are certainly a new star to watch ascend among the classic names of McLaren Vale. - Distributor note.
| Product Type | Wine Red Blends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Sub Region | McLaren Vale |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |