S.C. Pannell Basso McLaren Vale Garnacha

Stephen Pannell is a renowned Australian winemaker known for his fresh, vibrant wines, achieved by early harvesting and reduced oak influence. He owns 36 hectares of vineyards in McLaren Vale, where he produces award-winning wines, including two Jimmy Watson Trophies and multiple accolades at the Alternative Varietals Wine Show and McLaren Vale Wine Show.

His focus is on blends that emphasize the varietal "stamp" rather than typical varietal character, with wines like Grenache/Shiraz/Touriga and Tempranillo/Touriga. Pannell's wines are notable for their freshness, low sulfur, and minimal intervention. His "Basso" Garnacha, made from hand-picked grapes from Blewitt Springs, is unfiltered, vibrant, and medium-bodied with flavors of red and blue berries, spice, and fine tannins.