The Winemaker, The Farmer & The Chef: A Grenache Story

Hosted by Juxtaposed Wines – McLaren Vale – 21st September 2025 12pm – 4pm

Step into the story of Grenache, told through the hands and hearts of those who know it best.

Set within the working winery of Juxtaposed Wines, this long-table experience brings together three essential storytellers: Dr Wes Pearson, winemaker and co-owner of Juxtaposed; Wayne Smart, multigenerational McLaren Vale Grenache grapegrower; and Tom Boden, acclaimed local chef.

This is not just a lunch, it’s a conversation.

Chef Boden will lead you through a menu highlighting Grenache’s best friend – Duck. Over multiple duck courses crafted by Boden, guests will enjoy carefully matched Juxtaposed Grenache wines, old and new. As the afternoon unfolds, stories will be shared: of old vines and new vintages, of generational knowledge, of taking risks, and of staying true to the land.

The setting is raw and real – a shed where grapes are crushed, barrels breathe, and wine is born. It’s stripped back, yet full of heart. This is where wine happens, and where Grenache will be celebrated.

Come hungry for connection, curiosity, and character. Leave with a deeper understanding of Grenache and the people who bring it to life.

Menu

Snacks on Arrival

House-baked sourdough, local olive oil & cultured butter

To Start

Duck breast bresaola & silky duck liver parfait
Smoked almond & crisp leaf salad
Finished with a delicate Grenache gel

Main Course

Crispy confit duck leg with XO chilli & greens
and
BBQ smoked duck breast with mac & cheese croquette, bread & butter pickles

To Finish – Cheese & Conversation

A generous spread of French and South Australian cheeses
Served with quince & crackers, perfectly matched to Juxtaposed Grenache

The Wines

 Flight 1: Juxtaposed Old Vine Grenache Vertical

• 2017 Old Vine Grenache – 95 TWF; 95 JH; 94 AWR; ‘Wines of the year’ Jamie Goode
• 2018 Old Vine Grenache – 96 TWF; 96 JH; 95 AWR
• 2019 Old Vine Grenache – 94 TWF; 95 JH; 94 AWR; 94 QW
• 2020 Old Vine Grenache – 94 TWF; 94 JH; 95 AWR & ‘Top 2020 wines under $40’; 94 QW

A vertical tasting showcasing four consecutive vintages of our Old Vine Grenache, consisting of fruit from the Smart Vineyard in Clarendon and the Wait Vineyard in Blewitt Springs.

Flight 2: Smart Vineyard Grenache Collection

• 2015 Smart Vineyard Grenache – 96 JH
• 2021 Smart Vineyard Grenache – 95 JH; 95 AWR
• 2023 Smart Vineyard Grenache – 95 JH; 94 TWF; 95 AWR; 94 JS
• 2024 Smart Vineyard Grenache (from barrel)

From one of McLaren Vale’s ‘Grand Cru’ Grenache vineyards, this flight moves from our first wine from the Smart Vineyard (2015), finishing with a sneak peek of the future (2024 from barrel).