A new release for the Distinguished Sites range. Dry grown fruit sourced from the 58 year old vineyard Barossa Valley floor in the Marananga sub-region . Wild ferment and matured for 8 ½ months in mature French oak puncheons. Winemaker is Alexey Alon Doumbouya

Yalumba, Vine Vale, Grenache, Barossa Valley, 2023

Medium garnet with deep ruby rim. Lifted, shiny and floral: rich raspberry and cherry juice, dried kitchen herbs and lavender, potpourri, a little licorice, cocoa powder, brown soil, honeycomb and dried black tea leaves. Having plenty of intensity with that dried floral profile providing a crunchy feel. Raspberry and strawberry red fruit concentrate before chalky tannins and a medium length, savoury finish. Just feels a little dry and tight after the elegance of the same priced Vine Vale.

RRP: $40
Alc: 14.5%
Rating: 91/100

Wine sample courtesy of Yalumba