S.C. Pannell Wines | Winery | Vineyard, Mclaren Vale, SouthAustralia Wine Guide - WBTLSteve Pannells background is as eclectic as his flagship variety, which encompasses McLarenVale stalwarts Grenache, Shiraz and Shiraz/Grenache but also an Adelaide Hills Nebbiolo. Pannell, aWestern Australian, is the son of Dr Bill Pannell, founder of Margaret Rivers MOSS WOOD andPICARDY WINES in Pemberton. Even so, he has avidly pursued winemaking options elsewhere,notably spending 10 many years at HARDYS, exactly where he was chief red winemaker, but alsodoing work vintage at Domaine des COMTES LAFON in Burgundy, Chteau MOUTONROTHSCHILD in Bordeaux and G.D. VAJRA in Barolo. In 2004, he struck out on his very own and hasrapid established a popularity for wines that skilfully combine ripe fruit and tannins with a sense ofplace. Cautious vineyard assortment (Pannell owns neither vineyards nor winery) and hands southaustralia wine guide hindi songs off winemaking in open major fermenters with pure yeast, handplunging, no acidification and minimum use of new oak outcomes in foods friendly wines ofimpeccable stability. The Shiraz Grenache, his strongest suit, is an sophisticated rendition of the mixwith ample spice, ripe but current tannins and extraordinary freshness, even in hard many years like2007 and 2008. A floral Grenache devoid of an ounce of extra fat exemplifies Pannells get on thisvariety as warm climate Pinot Noir. The Shiraz exhibits equivalent restraint and line whencompared with McLaren Vales classic style, which is typified by a generous mid-palate. Althoughthe Nebbiolo is extensively regarded as Australias best, youthful plantings can only take you sofar. At this price point although it exhibits superior varietal character, not least really stern tannins,it lacks the finesse of similarly priced Italian counterparts. Only time will tell if Pannellsmeticulously chosen new clones will cut down the gap. Aptly named entry level Pronto red and whiteare soft, exuberant but fascinating blends, less difficult on the two palate and pocket. In the willwork, a mix of Touriga Nacional and Tempranillo. (SA)