The ‘Rende’ Grenache is a single-barrel selection, released only in exceptional vintages—2021 marks just the second release in over a decade.

This dry-grown vineyard sits at 250m elevation in the northernmost pocket of Blewitt Springs, rooted in deep, unconsolidated sands over a clay base that provides excellent water-holding capacity. The old bush vines manage well without irrigation, drawing deeply through sand and silt-loam to find natural moisture.

Over the years, Michael and Robert Rende have uncovered pockets of ancient maritime shell deposits scattered throughout the site—a reminder of the vineyard’s unique geological history and its remarkable sense of place.

- Vanguardist