Winemaker Notes
Bright red. Alluring, pinot-like aromas of fresh red flowers, cardamom dusted-red berries, rose oil, touches of green peppercorns, blood orange, and a distant touch of gum tree. The palate is tight and focuses with zesty raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that put on weight in the glass while maintaining vivacity. The texture is fine with lace-like tannins and high-toned acidity that guides toward a penetrating and memorable finish.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This is a bright-pink grenache with such vivid strawberry and raspberry aromas, as well as some blood orange and Campari. Strikes at the heart of freshness and mouthwatering intensity on the palate, offering the same mix of blood orange, Campari and wild raspberry with verve and explosive impact.
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.