2025 Ochota Barrels 186 Grenache

Ochota Barrels' top Grenache; on skins for 201 days. Ten dozen made.

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This is the Fugazi Grenache taken to the absolute edge. To make this tribute to the late Taras Ochota, Amber pops the head off a seasoned Vosges barrique, fills it with 100% whole bunches from their prime Blewitt Springs block, seals it back up and leaves it in the corner to ferment. While the name is '186', for the 2025 vintage, the fruit actually sat on skins for a massive 201 days.

It is a technique Taras loved, and Amber is keeping that spirit alive as an homage to his process. When they finally cracked it open and pressed it off, they extracted a tiny amount of liquid that is totally unique. The texture here is just something else - it’s ethereal and fine, almost more like a Pinot Noir than a standard Grenache.

 It’s unfined, unfiltered and incredibly pure. There’s only 120 bottles of in existence - that's right, just 10 dozen made. We've got a handful of bottles to go around.

We removed the head of a favourite seasoned Vosges barrique and filled it with bunches of gorgeous Blewitt Springs Grenache. We put the head back on and popped it into the corner of the winery.

A bit over 186 days later, we pulled it out and pressed it off. Dallas and Yari helping out, we extracted tiny amounts of rich, delicious juice.

This wine is an homage to the beautiful man that was Taras, and his process.

2025 Blewitt Springs Grenache
Only 120 bottles filled
pH – 3.44 T.A. – 5.7 Alc. – 14.0%
100% whole bunch
201 days on skins
8 months in barrel
Unfiltered and unfined

Price Bracket $101 and Above
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Grenache
Country Australia
Region McLaren Vale
Australian State SA
Feature Cult
Women in Wine
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2025
Closure DIAM Cork

Ochota Barrels

Ochota Barrels are the epitome of rockstar wine labels.

The grungy, minimalist attitude that they have towards their wines has seen them gain huge cult status internationally as one of the most boundary-pushing winemakers in Australia. After the passing of Taras, Amber Ochota is now at the helm at her home in the beautiful Basket Range of the Adelaide Hills. Their wines are crafted in small batches, with fruits sourced from surrounding vineyards in the Hills and special sites across McLaren Vale. Taras' legacy of lighter, more ethereal wines live on, with freshness and 'tension' as a motif.

These are highly sought-after and extremely limited wines which have a pulsating energy and drive to them. Some of the country's most exciting vinous creations, no doubt.

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