2024 Spinifex Lola
2024 Spinifex Lola

2024 Spinifex Lola

Spinifex |Barossa Valley |Semillon
Great value, complex, textural blend of white Rhone varieties from the Barossa Valley.
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
4 Reviews
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$25.00 $30.00
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Description

You might know Peter Schell for his brilliant Barossa reds, but if you’re sleeping on his whites - especially Lola - you’re missing out. This has long been one of the region’s most distinctive white blends, and in 2024 it’s looking as compelling as ever.

Semillon takes centre stage again this year (74%), sourced from gnarly 90-year-old vines in Ebenezer. It’s joined by a splash of Grenache Gris (16%) from the Spinifex estate, and Clairette (10%) from a high-elevation vineyard in Rowland Flat. This trio comes together with seamless balance: weight and texture from the Sem, citrus and spice from the Gris, and Clairette’s zippy acid keeping everything fresh and lively.

Each variety was handled gently - picked by hand, a little skin contact, then pressed to a mix of tank and old oak. After a six-month rest on lees, it’s emerged as a savoury, citrus-driven white with waxy texture and subtle grip. It’s complex, sure, but also gloriously drinkable.

A genuinely exciting Barossa white from one of the most thoughtful winemakers in the region. You’d be hard pressed to find better value in this style anywhere in the country.

Customer Reviews

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 4 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 2 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
4 reviews
  • KH
    Kath H.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
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    2021 Spinifex Lola
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Perfect warm day drink

    Easy to drink, layered and refreshing

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  • PR
    peter r.
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    3 years ago
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    2021 Spinifex Lola
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Spinifex Lola

    yet another little rippa from Spinifex

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  • GG
    Gareth G.
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    3 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
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    2021 Spinifex Lola
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great value

    What a surprise at this price point , bright textured wine great with food or a Sunday afternoon in the sun

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Pete Schell is crafting a flock of exciting whites from the Barossa. Lola is the original and, some would say, most multi-layered release. Semillon has taken the lead for the last few years and again plays a commanding role at 74% of the blend in 2024. It’s joined by Grenache Gris (16%) and Clairette (10%). The Semillon—a grape grown in the Barossa Valley since the 1850s—is sourced from 90+-year-old, low-yielding vines in Ebenezer. The Grenache Gris is estate fruit from Spinifex’s Dominion Vineyard, and the Clairette is from an elevated site in Rowland Flat on the valley's eastern side. The old-vine Semillon brings weight, Grenache Gris lends citrus and spice, and the late-ripening Clairette, with its excellent acid retention, provides a mouthwatering pop of freshness.

Schell’s attention in the vineyards and a light touch in the shed have given us another exceptional release of this unconventional white. Each parcel was picked by hand and spent 2-4 hours on skins before being destemmed and pressed to a combination of stainless steel (Clairette and Semillon) and mature French oak (Grenache Gris). The wines spent six months on lees before being blended and bottled. A portion of the Semillon went through malolactic conversion. As with all the Spinifex whites, this will shine at the dining table. It’s as savoury as it is primary, with fleshy medium weight, citrus, spice and herb notes and a delicious waxy texture.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Semillon
Country Australia
Region Barossa Valley
Australian State SA
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
Closure Screw Cap

Spinifex Wines

Spinifex are one of the 'New' Barossa's true pioneer producers. Husband and wife team Peter Schell & Magali Gely have extensive experience in southern France, which proves the inspiration for their unique wines made from predominantly Rhone varietals.

Spinifex was on the front line of the new wave of Barossa producers. Peter's wines brought a new sensibility to the region, they were lower in alcohol, concentrated but elegant, and balanced to perfection. He takes the art of blending into the realm of the virtuoso. There are few wineries who deliver refinement and poise from the Barossa Valley like Spinifex.

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