{"title":"Clovis","description":"\u003cp\u003eClovis is the personal project of Louis Schell, a young winemaker who basically grew up in the cellar of his family’s iconic Barossa label, Spinifex. After spending years working under his father, Pete Schell, and doing a stint in Switzerland, Louis decided it was time to put his own stamp on the region. The name is a nod to his heritage - it’s an old French derivation of \"Louis\" - but the wines themselves are very much about a fresh, modern perspective on South Australian fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Clovis so impressive right out of the gate is the sense of restraint. Instead of chasing the big, bold styles the Barossa is famous for, Louis is looking for energy and perfume. He’s got access to some incredible dirt, including the family’s own high-altitude Rostein vineyard in the Eden Valley and centenarian Grenache vines across the Barossa floor. By picking earlier than most and playing with techniques like extended skin contact for his whites, he’s making wines that feel nimble, savoury, and very, very drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe debut 2025 releases have already caused a massive stir, landing great scores and selling out almost instantly. It’s rare to see a first-timer show this much confidence and poise, but when you’ve been raised in one of the country’s best wineries, it clearly shows. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you are lucky enough to track down some of these wines, you will be richly rewarded. These are exciting wines. Seek them out.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2025-clovis-riesling","title":"2025 Clovis Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second half of Louis Schell’s killer debut, this Riesling is a far cry from the lean, bony styles often found in the region. Sourced from the family’s Rostein vineyard in the high-altitude Flaxman Valley (Eden Valley), Louis has applied a thoughtful, textural approach that makes this one of the most interesting whites we've seen emerge from the Barossa high country in a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature here is skin contact. The fruit sat on skins for ten days before pressing, a technique that builds a chewy, savoury dimension into the wine. On the nose, it’s unexpectedly spicy and complex, offering layers of fennel and Meyer lemon alongside a light salty\/spicy note. There's a gentle tug of grip from the skins, taking it up a notch from more classic styles in the Eden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 11.8% alcohol, it remains lightweight and zesty, but with a structural depth that we just loved. Much like its Grenache stablemate, this is a highly limited release that signals the arrival of a major new talent in Barossan wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is chewy, lightweight and focused. It's really good... This comes warmly recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Clovis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43991913005099,"sku":"2025 Clovis Riesling","price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2025ClovisRiesling.webp?v=1778196874"},{"product_id":"2025-clovis-grenache","title":"2025 Clovis Grenache","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s not often a debut release lands a 96-point review from The Wine Advocate, but Louis Schell might have the debut of the year on his hands here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe son of Spinifex couple Pete Schell and Magali Gely, Louis grew up in the cellar, and his first crack at his own label, Clovis, is absolutely on point. This isn't the heavy, jammy Barossa Grenache of old; the first ever Clovis Grenache is all about delicacy, transparency and restraint. Seriously, one of our favourite reds from the Barossa we've seen in some time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from four different old-vine sites across the valley - including some vines at 100+ years old - the fruit was picked early in the hot, dry 2025 harvest. The addition of 12% Cinsault further lifts the perfume and keeps the alcohol at a nimble 13.5%. It’s light in the glass and incredibly pretty, leading with notes of goji berry, rosehip tea, Campari, and delightful, detailed tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're calling it - this is the Barossa bargain of the year. Given the tiny production and the acclaim right out of the gate, this won't be available for long. This is one of the most exciting new projects in the country. Check it out while you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If you are lucky enough to track down some of these wines, you will be richly rewarded. These are exciting wines. Seek them out.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Clovis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43991913037867,"sku":"2025 Clovis Grenache","price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2025ClovisGrenache.webp?v=1778195153"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/collections\/Clovis_header.webp?v=1778198302","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/clovis.oembed","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}