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2019 S.C. Pannell Nero Diavola

McLaren Vale, SA

Sweet yet savoury style of Nero d'Avola made by the master S.C. Pannell.

$27.00

Out of Stock

About
A wine that was just meant to be.

Steve Pannell, Owner/winemaker

About The Wine

Steve Pannell's affinity with Italian varieties is well documented.

He has been a great champion of Italian red grapes and their suitability in the Australian climate and culture. Steve planted Nero d'Avola (Calabrese) on his Olivers Road vineyard a few years back. The wine is now here and ready to go.

This Sicilian variety makes soft, supple, slurpy wines that work well with a wide range of foods. Steve's central message always focuses around a fusion of wine with the Australian lifestyle. This wine is the perfect BBQ go-to.

A flood of berries, licorice, sweet spices and smooth, soft tannins, it's just a great all-rounder and a great addition to the S.C. Pannell stable.

About S.C. Pannell

Quite simply, Stephen Pannell is one of Australia’s finest and most imaginative winemakers. He’s a Jimmy Watson Trophy winner, a McLaren Vale Bushing King winner, a two-time Max Schubert Trophy winner, International Red Winemaker of the Year and Decanter Magazine’s 50 Most Influential Contributors to the World of Wine. Nick Stock described him as potentially “one of the greatest Australian winemakers ever to make wines in our age”.

Steve’s wines are made with modern Australian food and wine culture at the front of mind. The wines come from a range of stunning McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills vineyards, and are made from sustainable varieties that properly suit his South Australian climate.  They're built around brightness of fruit and savoury tannin structure, and whatever your poison is Steve has you covered! 

He is truly one of the most forward thinking and inspirational Australian winemakers alive today.

Steve taste-testing in his winery
Steve taste-testing in his winery
McLaren Vale, SA
Additional Info

From The Producer

Officially known as Calabrese in Italy with Nero d’Avola a modern evolution of Sicily’s most famous vinous export. An early flowering late ripening variety that tolerates heat without dropping acidity, makes for a perfect match in our dry region near the sea.

Nero may just represent a necessary genesis towards varieties more suited to our climate: a wine that was just meant to be.

Blend : Nero d'Avola (100%)
ABV : 14%
Closure : Screw Cap
Drink Until : 2028

Steve Pannell taste-testing his grapes
Steve Pannell taste-testing his grapes
McLaren Vale, SA
Expert Reviews

Critic Reviews

DDS review

"Aromas of black cherry, dried-herbs, incense and terra-cotta tile lead on to a palate of dark chocolate, plum, beetroot and signature cherry. It’s a bit of a devil: Deceptive yet charming with seductive tannins that are suede like and complement the Italian herb-garden finish." - S.C. Pannell

Delivery

Delivery is Free for any order of $99 or more, or just $10 for any orders less than $99. There is no minimum order quantity and you can order in any combination you like. Make your perfect mixed pack!

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FaQs

Do I have to order in dozens? No, please mix it up! You can order wines in any quantity and variation you like. You can order 1 bottle or 50. We challenge you to make the ultimate mixed pack of wine!

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