Vanguardist Botanic Field GSM 2023

In their words -  BOTANIC wines showcase the refinement and complexity of fruit and a clear expression of terroir.

Profile & Structure: Medium + body with fine grained popping tannins. Some broody and dark characters are met with bright red and purple fruits.
Aging: Gracefully for the next decade
Classification: Organic (not certified), Vegan Friendly, indigenous yeast and bacteria. No acid or any other additions

Single site: Pfeiffer Vineyard, Seppeltsfield, Barossa Valley

Critics thoughts -  This is called the Botanic range, with a label that has a floral theme alongside the iconic ‘V’. From the Western Ridge of Barossa and yet at a wonderfully fresh alcohol level. This is a true field blend of a co-planted Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Alicante Bouchet (the latter left off the label).

Poulsard via the Barossa Valley?! Supple texture, a kind of hazy softness through the wine yet a core of cooling, blood orange acidity, some leafy herbal elements, a bit of meatiness, with some sweaty floral notes and a dash of white pepper. A succulent finish, a little tension for vibrancy. Light and yet detailed in fruit, spice, savoury, mineral notes, and shows off darkness of the region while lively and pure. Mike Bennie 93 points Wine Front

From a little patch of bush vines sitting in front of the Vanguardist winery in Seppeltsfield. There won’t be a 2025 as it got frosted last year.

Pretty, bright, cherry, nuts, spice and perfume. Medium-bodied, fresh but with plenty of flavour, crunch, sappiness, and raspberries, some dark fruit and earthier things in the mix, yet it maintains brightness and carries good length. Delightful. A bit slatey in tannin with it. Such a good and positive expression of GSM(+AB) and, also, a true field blend. More like this.  Gary Walsh 93 points Winefront