The 2016 Angove Family Crest McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre is crafted from Grenache (40%) from the sandy soils of the Swann vineyard in Blewitt Springs and the organic Warboys vineyard, Shiraz (34%) from the exposed slopes of the Cheasley vineyard high on the Sellicks Hills overlooking Gulf St Vincent and the sandstone knoll of the organic Paxton “Jones” block, and Mourvèdre (26%) from the more sheltered Balanave’s vineyard also in Sellicks Hills. The perfume of Blewitt Springs balancing the pepper and spice of the more southerly Sellicks vineyards, and the richness of the organic blocks in the “Seaview” region. Spring 2015 was very dry and although October and November were hot, a cooler November meant set was very good. A big downpour in late January and early ebruary de-stressed the vines and this saved the vintage. February was mild again with cool nights, allowing Fegradual sugar accumulation and retaining acidity.