The 'Shoveller' is a brand new wine for us here at Wild Duck Creek Estate. We have two vineyards planted to Grenache Blanc that use in the final blend. Those vineyards are Rathjen Vineyard in the north of the region, and our Mayes Block in the south. Rathjen Vineyard grows in red Cambrian period soils, whilst the Mayes Block is growing in sandy loam over clays, mudstone and sandstone. The grapes are harvested, destemmed and soaked on skins for up to 24 hours prior to being pressed. The wine is then barrel fermented in French oak with up to 50% new oak being used. Maturation is for 6 to 9 months depending on the vintage prior to bottling.