R Wines Bitch Grenache 2008

Grenache

from Barossa Valley, Australia

(6)

ratings pedigree (past vintages):

2006

Price: $14.29

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Item No. 99018

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winemaker's notes:

Bitch, a provocatively named 100% Grenache from R Wines, achieves the potential of this difficult-to-grow grape. Winemakers Chris Ringland and Lisa Wetherell use fruit sourced from vineyards in the Ebenezer sub-region of Barossa Valley in South Australia. Yields from the 25-year-old vines grown in sand over clay are modest, 3 to 5 tons an acre.

The nose and palate are a delicate mix of fruit characters; perfumed raspberries, peach, and poached quince. The palate extends to a juicy, fleshy texture with confectionary flavors of strawberries and cream and finishes with spicy, cloves, and nutmeg.

critical acclaim:

"The 2008 Bitch Grenache is about as good as it gets for $10. Earthy, herbal, sage and garrigue-like aromas mingle with lovely rose petal and cherry scents. Smooth, ripe, flavorful, and seamless on the palate, this friendly effort is all about pleasure. Drink it over the next 2-3 years."

89 Points

The Wine Advocate

user reviews:

The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.

Christina H. - Dallas, TX (read all my reviews)

rating (1/12/2012):

bru lazz - Las Vegas, NV (read all my reviews)

rating (10/1/2010):

I'm a server in a great steakhouse in las vegas and this is my first review........ I'm not going to tell you all the flavors and texures because I think thats a bunch of crap! This is not the typical wine you've had before. If your looking for the same old same old stay away. It's a must try for the adventuress! The price is "bitchin"! I just hope this helps the few and leaves the rest for me. Good Drinking all

bru lazz - Las Vegas, NV (read all my reviews)

rating (10/1/2010):