Winemaker Notes
Aromas of red currant and sour cherry abound, forest floor, christmas spice, ironstone & nettle. The palate has lovely acidity and freshness, sweet fruited and crunchy tannins. Plenty of red fruit and sweet spice. Fresh and vibrant.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
The 2017 Grenache is a fragrant, pretty wine, laden with scents of strawberries and dried spices. In the mouth, it's medium to full-bodied, yet at the same time diaphanous in texture, ending with terrific freshness and silky tannins. Drink it over the next few years
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.