Steve Pannell’s CV is an impressive one – son of Bill Panell who founded Moss Wood in Margaret River, former Chief Winemaker for Hardy’s, multiple Jimmy Watson Trophy-winner – the list goes on.
Since establishing his own label, Pannell has focused on varieties that flourish in McLaren Vale’s warm Mediterranean climate. Traditional favourites Shiraz and Grenache have been supplemented by Tempranillo and Touriga Nacional.
Pannell has also extended his reach into the Adelaide Hills for Sauvigon Blanc, Nebbiolo and cool climate Shiraz. It was not surprising when Pannell, a master of the Shiraz grape, was awarded the Jimmy Watson Trophy for his Echunga-grown Adelaide Hills Syrah.
This is a classy, Australia meets the Rhone styled wine that will win over many Australian palates reared on traditional bold fruited warm climate Shiraz. There’s lots to like in this elegantly constructed modern Australian wine. It should reach its peak 10 years from vintage.
2013 SC PANNELL ADELAIDE HILLS SYRAH
Producer: SC Pannell
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $35.00
Date tasted: 2 April 2018
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby red. Attractive nose – smoky, ground black pepper, black cherry and hung meat. Medium bodied, elegant and fine. Model of restraint. Black cherry and pepper. Light on its feet.
Score: 17/20
Since establishing his own label, Pannell has focused on varieties that flourish in McLaren Vale’s warm Mediterranean climate. Traditional favourites Shiraz and Grenache have been supplemented by Tempranillo and Touriga Nacional.
Pannell has also extended his reach into the Adelaide Hills for Sauvigon Blanc, Nebbiolo and cool climate Shiraz. It was not surprising when Pannell, a master of the Shiraz grape, was awarded the Jimmy Watson Trophy for his Echunga-grown Adelaide Hills Syrah.
This is a classy, Australia meets the Rhone styled wine that will win over many Australian palates reared on traditional bold fruited warm climate Shiraz. There’s lots to like in this elegantly constructed modern Australian wine. It should reach its peak 10 years from vintage.
2013 SC PANNELL ADELAIDE HILLS SYRAH
Producer: SC Pannell
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $35.00
Date tasted: 2 April 2018
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby red. Attractive nose – smoky, ground black pepper, black cherry and hung meat. Medium bodied, elegant and fine. Model of restraint. Black cherry and pepper. Light on its feet.
Score: 17/20
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