Winemaker Notes
A delightful ruby red appearance. A lighter flavor profile than previous renditions of tihs wine. Some cherry and red berry characters, along with a touch of savoriness. A long, powerful finish with tannins that will unfurl with time in the cellar. One to watch.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Ripe blackberry and cherry aromas with a gently herbal edge. Some blueberry, too. The palate has a sleek, fine-grained feel with some assertive tannin that carries ripe, darker-berry fruit so, so long. Such good value here. Drink or hold.
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Wine Enthusiast
An open-knit perfume of red cherry compote, white pepper and savory herbal nuances leads to a palate that's both fresh and powerful, sculpted with muscular, slightly drying tannins. A well-built and well-priced Grenache with polish and balance.
Grenache thrives in any warm, Mediterranean climate where ample sunlight allows its clusters to achieve full phenolic ripeness. While Grenache's birthplace is Spain (there called Garnacha), today it is more recognized as the key player in the red blends of the Southern Rhône, namely Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and its villages. Somm Secret—The Italian island of Sardinia produces bold, rustic, single varietal Grenache (there called Cannonau). California, Washington and Australia have achieved found success with Grenache, both flying solo and in blends.
Known for opulent red wines with intense power and concentration, McLaren Vale is home to perhaps the most “classic” style of Australian Shiraz. Vinified on its own or in Rhône Blends, these hot-climate wines are deeply colored and high in extract with signature hints of dark chocolate and licorice. Cabernet Sauvignon is also produced in a similar style.
Whites, often made from Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc tend to be opulent and full of tropical, stone and citrus fruit.