In Praise of Shadows

10/10/2026

Introducing our 2026 ‘Nera’ Nero D’Avola.

Pouring this weekend in our McLaren Vale tasting room.

A little about her…
She is bright, juicy and incredibly moreish, you won’t be happy with just the one date.. you’ll be dreaming of the next moments together as Nera lingers in your palate.
Deep plum, rhubarb and mulberry notes, with hints of spring flowers and violets intertw**ed with delicate spices.
While she has a vibrant and engaging energy don’t be fooled to think Nera doesn’t also have some casual chic style and a touch of class to her persona.

A long way from the village of Avola in Sicily this ancient red grape has found a home in McLaren Vale.
Sustainable, suitable and downright delicious in your glass with or without food.

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01/10/2026

We’re easing into a gentle Mediterranean vibe this long weekend.
We’ll start with Vox Pop bubbles of course, then lean into brand spanking new releases of Fiano and Nero D’Avola.. our much loved Grenache Blanc, drop of Rose because you just can’t not and….
Grenache, and a little more Grenache in various guises because it’s delicious 😋

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17/09/2026

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20/08/2026

We call this adding some extra delicious character to our Grenache Blanc.. 🥰

Don’t panic, we’ll tidy it up before bottling 😊

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19/08/2026

We are celebrating International Grenache Day over an incredible lunch with the team . An afternoon of world class views, food and delicious grenache in white, red and even gin guises... this is going to be fun and we'd love you to join us.

Bookings online via Pearl at Aldinga Beach

www.pearlaldingabeach.com.au

We can't wait to see you there

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27/07/2026

Grenache and Gourmet Lunch

Friday September 18th

Pearl Restaurant at Aldinga Beach x IPOS

We are teaming with the brilliant team at Pearl Restaurant for Friday lunch to celebrate International Grenache Day.

A fresh seasonal menu inspired both from the land and the ocean over which we will enjoy sweeping views, accompanied by 4 expressions of Grenache in white, pink and red from I.P.O.S and also a bonus ginache from Never Never Distilling to start the day.

Brett will be sharing his love for Grenache and all things McLaren Vale on the day.

For bookings, follow the link to the Pearl website below and hit the booking button on the homepage.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing a brilliant afternoon of food, w**e and views.

https://www.pearlaldingabeach.com.au/

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02/06/2026

If you know, you know...

If you don't, you're missing out.

This long weekend included in our In-Focus or Zoom-In tasting experiences.

Book to secure a limited seat in our intimate zen space www.inpraiseofshadows.com.au/tasting-room

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01/06/2026

All hail the King.... that being Grenache of course, the most aristocratic grape of McLaren Vale, dare we say the Kingdom of Australia.

As a special treat we will include a sneak peak at our 2025 Akira & Komorebi single vineyard Grenache paired with our 2024 releases in our In-Focus experience all weekend..

Places are limited in our zen space so please book via our website to secure a seat alongside the fireplace for an intimate experience personally hosted by our w**emaker.

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16/05/2026

No it's not a magic potion.
Sometimes we use dry ice to create an inert atmosphere, keeping oxygen out helps maintain freshness, flavour and crisp acidity in some w**es such as our 2026 Grenache Blanc which has just completed barrel fermentation on lees.
Some of it we are locking down tight and fresh, while a few barrels we will stir on lees (batonage) to build texture, complexity and mouthfeel for a few months prior to bottling.

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