Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Some very attractive depth and freshness, combined with raspberry and blueberry-pastry and some red plums, too. The inherent complexity of fruit from this single plot is striking. The palate is drilled into place with a web of finely detailed, crystalline tannin. The flavors run from pomegranate to blood orange and every forest berry imaginable. The sleek length of flavor here is striking. Flawless tannin texture. Drink or hold.
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Wine Spectator
Wild strawberry, rose water, maraschino cherry and cranberry flavors are crisp and fresh, with details of sage and white pepper. The tannins firm up on the finish, but there's plenty of charm and finesse here. Drink now through 2030.
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.