{"id":6109,"date":"2021-10-16T11:05:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T22:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/?page_id=6109"},"modified":"2023-09-27T10:25:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T21:25:37","slug":"chapel-hill-mv-range","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/chapel-hill-mv-range\/","title":{"rendered":"‘THE MV’ Range"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t

Chapel Hill ‘The MV’ Range:<\/h3>\nThe Chapel Hill Winery was built on the site of the historic Seaview Chapel. The Chapel was built in 1865 and now serves as their tasting room and cellar door. The first vines were planted in 1972 and the first vintage was in 1975.
\nAt Chapel Hill there exists a deep respect for the land and their vines – managed by Rachel Steer (viticulturist), and under the diligent guidance of winemakers Michael Fragos and Bryn Richards, Chapel Hill hand craft wines with integrity and typicity. All their wines are handled gently in small batches with a restrained winemaking philosophy. With their red wines being open fermented, plunged regularly, basket pressed and not filtered, which ensures the wonderful authenticity and varietal character.
\nChapel Hill’s McLaren Vale \u2018MV\u2019 range of wines demonstrate the winery’s sense of place. These single varietal expressions unreservedly encapsulate the charm of McLaren Vale and shares what makes this region so special.\n\t\t\t\t\"Chaple-Hill-Trio-Bottle-Shot-01\"\n\tChapel Hill \u2018The MV’ Bush Vine Grenache 2020
\nGrape Varietal:<\/strong> 100% Grenache
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> McLaren Vale – South Australia
\nWinemakers:<\/strong> Michael Fragos & Bryn Richards
\n5 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\nThe hand harvested vineyards were planted in 1948 and 1952. The bunches went into open fermenters and gently plunged for several days before being basket pressed and transferred to a mix of French oak (62% 1-5 year old 500L Puncheons) and 38% tank where it matured for 9 months and clarified naturally before bottling.
\n\u2022 On the nose you are hypnotised by homemade berry jam and wild floral aromas. The palate is luscious, celebrating vibrant juicy red berries and plums dusted with herbal seasoning resulting in a smooth lavish character. The fine tannins and deft use of oak are coming together so early in its development and is an impeccable benchmark style. *(will cellar for 5 – 6 years). \n

\u2022 Decant for 20-30 minutes and serve between 16\u00b0- 17\u00b0C : 14.5% Alc. \u2013 Dry Style : *Retail – NZ$34.99 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Chaple-Hill-Trio-Bottle-Shot-02\"\n\tChapel Hill \u2018The MV\u2019 Shiraz 2019
\nGrape Varietal:<\/strong> 100% Shiraz
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> McLaren Vale – South Australia
\nWinemakers:<\/strong> Michael Fragos & Bryn Richards
\n4 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\nThe Shiraz fruit went into open fermenters where it was gently plunged for several days before being basket pressed and transferred to French oak (Hogshead 300L) barrels (22% new oak, 78% 1-6 years old) where it matured for 20 months and clarified naturally before bottling.
\n\u2022 Regional aromas of wild berries, pepper and dried herbs. The palate has an approachable swagger and that regional savoury nuance. Delivering on the taught palate wild berries, cassis, star anise and tobacco. Time in oak has wrapped around the fruit acidity and silky tannins resulting in a vibrant style that needs a short time in the glass before it reveals its true character. *(will cellar for 6 – 7 years). \n

\u2022 Decant 40-45 minutes & serve between 16\u00b0- 18\u00b0C : 14.5% Alc. \u2013 Dry Style : *Retail – NZ$34.99 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Chaple-Hill-Trio-Bottle-Shot-03\"\n\tChapel Hill \u2018The MV\u2019 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
\nGrape Varietal:<\/strong> 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> McLaren Vale – South Australia
\nWinemakers:<\/strong> Michael Fragos & Bryn Richards
\n5 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\nThe harvested fruit went into open fermenters where it was gently plunged for several days before being basket pressed and transferred to French oak (Hogshead 300L) barrels (23% new oak, 77% 1-6 years old) where it matured for 19 months and clarified naturally before bottling.
\n\u2022 Classic aromas of blackberries, mint chocolate and cloves. The palate has power with a gracious generosity and importantly varietal and regional integrity. Showcasing blackcurrants, blackberries, black olives, dried herbs and liquorice. Time in oak has dovetailed with the fruit tannins resulting in a well-structured wine, giving breadth and balance to a stylish expression. *(will cellar for 8 – 10 years). \n

\u2022 Decant 50-60 minutes & serve between 17\u00b0- 18\u00b0C : 14.5% Alc. \u2013 Dry Style : *Retail – NZ$34.99 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Chapel-Hill-Strip-Image-01\"\n\tThese small batch wines are available from Fine Wine Retailers \u2022 Restaurants \u2022 Wine Bars & Winery Website.
*(prices, vintages & availability will vary by outlet & country)\n

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