Destination: 'Spinifex, Barossa Valley’
Peter Schell and partner Magali Gely possess a strong cultural and philosophical connection to France; Magali comes from a long line of vignerons from near Montpellier, and Pete himself has worked numerous vintages and travelled extensively in France. Spinifex was established in 2001 and today the range includes Shiraz, Mataro, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, Ugni Blanc, Grenache Gris, Marsanne and Semillon. In Pete’s words,
“We aim to make wines that display signatures of vineyard provenance and vintage, show regional typicity and have a consistent thread of 'house style' that reflects our preferences and experiences with wine....The wines we choose to make are predominately blends, the synergies derived from blending wines of differing character enhance the subtle complexities, even textures and profound personalities delivered from great old vine vineyards..."
To be held at the Spinifex winery “shed” where Pete will guide you though an
in-depth barrel and bottle tasting highlighting the regional terroir characteristics of the Barossa, as well as a varietal component tasting.