- SIZE:
- 75cl
Tucked high up at 390 metres in the eastern Eden Valley, Glen’s Vineyard is a site steeped in history. First planted in 1857 and still farmed today by Glen Monaghan, his name is proudly carried on the bottle. The soils here are a patchwork of red-brown clay, sandstone, quartz and shimmering schist. The vineyard sits in the rain shadow of the Mount Lofty Ranges, with an easterly outlook over the Murray Mallee. It’s a remote and rugged spot with a beauty all its own.
The vineyard is bordered by old stone walls, one section of which remains unrendered. In the cooler months, moisture seeps into the rock, creating the perfect environment for delicate maidenhair ferns to grow. This natural “stone garden” inspired the wine’s name and label, which features a silhouette of the fern set against stone.
The wine is as expressive and striking as the landscape it comes from. Expect lifted aromas of white pepper and spice, followed by savoury-edged fruit on the palate. Think rhubarb, wild herbs and a touch of wet stone. Silky tannins and a long, evolving finish round out this beautifully balanced, site-driven Grenache.
Mark Bulman is a first-generation winemaker with roots in Australia but experience that spans cool-climate vineyards from New Zealand to Germany. In 2009, he returned home to the Barossa Valley, bringing with him a deep passion for Grenache, long before it became the grape of the moment.
A trip to Gigondas in the Southern Rhône was a turning point. The trip came as a prize after Mark won the prestigious Jimmy Watson Trophy in 2017 and showed him a bolder side of Grenache; powerful, rich, and high in alcohol. But instead of following suit, Mark saw an opportunity to take Grenache in a different direction: fresher, more refined, and full of nuance. That vision has shaped his approach ever since.
His wines are all about precision and elegance, with layer upon layer of flavour while still letting Grenache's pure, aromatic character shine through.
We’ve just added two of Mark’s stunning single-site expressions to our collection—each named after the grower behind the fruit.
Gary’s Vineyard sits in Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, and turns out a spicy, herbal Grenache with wild notes of sage and ginger. Glen’s Vineyard, established way back in 1857, lies in the cooler Springton area of Eden Valley. This one’s taut and focused, with zesty hints of blood orange, rhubarb and white pepper.
In the cellar, Mark keeps things gentle and thoughtful: minimal oxygen exposure to preserve freshness, long maceration for texture, and ageing in sandstone amphora to let the sites speak for themselves.
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