Winter Reds – Full Case Special

I have been looking at a lot of good Aussie Grenache of late and this one fits right in. Can you do better? Sure, but only if you throw out a truckload more money. Not sure anythingbeats it for value at just thirty bucks. From the Blewitt Springs region of McLaren Vale, the vineyard was planted in 1923. Fruit was picked from bush vines, basket pressed with 10% whole bunches into large old French oak with 10% of pressings added back. 3,600 bottles produced. A deep crimson colour, this offers notes of smoked meats, cherries, florals and warm earth. Soft but intense with good acidity, it is a wine that lingers and has a good future. An impressiveGrenache and cracking value.

Yes it sure is Malbec. Loads of pigment and intensity and that follows through on the palate. Blackberries and big fat blueberries, violets and purple florals. Some sweeter spices like nutmeg and vanilla bean that sit nicely with the density of fruit and sappy fine tannins. At this price point what’s not to love?

Very inviting and the ‘YUM’ factor is high with this @clandestinevineyards Grenache. Nicely played indeed! Link to more info is in my bio if you would like to know more. Cheers!!