{"product_id":"2024-s-c-pannell-little-branch-grenache","title":"2024 S.C. Pannell Little Branch Grenache","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteve Pannell and his wife Fiona snapped up the Little Branch vineyard in Blewitt Springs back in 2021, instantly falling for these old bush vines planted in maslin sands. The name Little Branch is a subtle nod to Fiona’s family, translating the Swedish surname Lindquist while honouring the massive backing her parents gave them early on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2024 bottling marks the third go at this site, but it’s the very first time Steve has thrown parcels from the century-old Sunrise and Sunset blocks into the mix. Hand-picked across February, the fruit spent a full year relaxing in big, seasoned French puncheons before going into bottle without any fining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat old-vine material adds serious muscle and grit. It sits in a darker, far more concentrated space than earlier years, showing off dark brambleberries, blood orange skin, and an earthy, forest-floor savouriness. The tannins are incredibly supple and persistent, giving it a long, driving finish that hangs around for ages. We reckon this is the most complete expression of the site yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A majestic grenache that will reward long-term cellaring, but also gives great pleasure now.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e96+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fruit flavours are a little darker, deeper than the '23, tracing the vintages. Red and black cherry, fresh and pressed rose, ras el hanout spicing, wild raspberry, pomegranate molasses, musk and rosewater, warm terracotta, dried orange and rust. The palate is savoury, absent a sweetspot; instead, fruit is enmeshed in those natural tannins – grippy, pithy, sandy and impressively persistent.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It finishes with superb length and precision, and again that sort of cherry almond thing, which I love. Unreal.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"S.C. Pannell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67642467680299,"sku":"2024 S.C. Pannell Little Branch Grenache","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023S.C.PannellLittleBranchGrenache.webp?v=1759967456","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-s-c-pannell-little-branch-grenache","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}