Winemaker Notes
The 2021 Green Room is a shimmering garnet color. Aromas of blueberry, white strawberry and lemon-blueberry juice waft with a stalky characteristic and notes of orange peel and bitter spice elements. The palate is light in body and has a round texture with that orange peel note repeating and a saline element emerging. There are fine, sandy tannins that lead to a mouth-watering, thirst-quenching finish.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A very elegant, intense and detailed edition, which is right on a par with recent releases. Fresh aromas of raspberries and plenty of florals, spices and brambly appeal. Sappy. There’s a sense of elegance and precision to the tannin and a finer weave. Bright berry finish. Drink now.
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.