James' Review
The only surprising piece of background is that it took (an admittedly still reasonably youthful) Steve Pannell and wife Fiona so long to cut the painter from Constellation/Hardys and establish their own winemaking and consulting business. Steve radiates intensity, and extended experience has resulted in wines of the highest quality, right from the first vintage. The Pannells have two vineyards in McLaren Vale, the first planted in 1891 with a precious 3.6ha of shiraz. The Koomilya Vineyard was purchased in 2014, lifting the total estate vineyards to 22ha (Steve first set foot on this viticultural jewel in !994, and it was love at first sight). The future for the Pannells is limitless, the icon status of the label already well established. Exports to the UK, the US and China.
About
S.C. Pannell Wines is a relatively young company, with it's first wines released from the 2004 vintage. Already the winery has received a 5 red star rating by James Halliday, who says “This is a label well on it's way to icon status” in his Australian Wine Companion 2013. Halliday was certainly proved right in 2014, when Stephen Pannell took out the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy for his 2013 Adelaide Hills Syrah. This is the second time Stephen has won this award. This is of little surprise given Stephen’s extensive knowledge and experience gained from his work with many of Australia’s best wineries and numerous vintages overseas at such places as Domaine des Comtes Lafon in Burgundy, Chateaux Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux and G.D. Vajra in Barolo. Other highlights in his career include winning the title of International Red Winemaker of the Year at the International Wine Challenge in London, twice winning the Max Schubert Trophy at the Adelaide Wine Show, as well as being listed as one of the ‘50 most influential contributors to the world of wine’ by DECANTER Magazine. Stephen was crowned 2011 Bushing King at the McLaren Wine Show for his ongoing focus on Mediterranean styles. The winning wine a 2010 Tempranillo Touriga blend, influencing a new direction for the region. This was followed by two further Bushing King wins, with the 2014 Grenache Shiraz Touriga in 2015, and in 2016, with his 2015 Touriga Cabernet Mataro. At the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show, Stephen has won Best Wine in Show, four years in a row with his Tempranillo Touriga and Nebbiolo varieties. Along with this award he has won many more at the show including Best Red Wine, Best Blend and Best Spanish Variety.
Specialities
Grenache, Tempranillo, Touriga, Nebbiolo
Cellar Door
Information
60 Olivers Rd, McLaren Vale.
Ph: 08 8323 8000.
Hours
Sun: 11:00am till 5:00pm
Mon: 11:00am till 5:00pm
Tue: 11:00am till 5:00pm
Wed: 11:00am till 5:00pm
Thu: 11:00am till 5:00pm
Fri: 11:00am till 5:00pm
Sat: 11:00am till 5:00pm
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Food
Information
Casual seasonal menu served Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 7 days during the Summer holidays. Limited menu available on Thursdays. Charcuterie and cheese boards served 7 days. Bookings advised.
Cuisine
Casual Seasonal Menu
Hours
Sun: 12:00pm till 4:00pm
Fri: 12:00pm till 4:00pm
Sat: 12:00pm till 4:00pm
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
South Australia/Queensland
Pure Wine Co Tel: 08 8339 7883
Victoria and NSW
Cellarhand Tel: 03 9274 8444
Western Australia
Liquid Library Tel: 61 8 9321 5522
Tasmania
Domain Wine Shippers Tel: 6278 7788
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Stephen Pannell |
| Established |
2004 |
| Dozens |
18 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
22 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 11-5 |
| Address |
60 Olivers Road, McLaren Vale, SA 5171
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| Telephone |
(08) 8323 8000
|
| Website |
www.pannell.com.au
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