De Bortoli Grenache Wizardry Rosé 2019
The pink part of the new Grenache Wizardry series, celebrating the central Victorian wine region of Heathcote. The fruit for this was hand picked then whole bunch pressed and fermented […]
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De Bortoli Grenache Wizardry 2018
I was fortunate enough a few years ago to sit with Steve Webber and Leanne De Bortoli in their back garden when Steve told me how excited he was about […]
Taltarni GSM 2019
Part of their ‘Dynamic’ range, this blend comprises Grenache (39%), Shiraz (34%) and rest Mourvèdre 27%. 8 months maturation in French oak barriques. Taltarni, Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Pyrenees, 2019 A […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. LUX VENIT 2019
LUX VENIT roughly translates to “the light has come.” Old vine Barossa Valley Grenache (88%) and Mourvèdre (12%). Rarely in Australia is rosé making taken so seriously. Wild ferment, maturation […]
d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2016
The current vintage of the icon for d’Arenberg’s blend: Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. d’Arenberg, The Ironstone Pressings, GSM, McLaren Vale, 2016 Full red fruit and soft pencil+ink eraser/rubber, light smoky […]
d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2015
Blending the regional heroes of McLaren Vale. This release is from 2 years ago, but gives portent to the potential of the wine. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. d’Arenberg, The Ironstone […]
Taylors Jaraman Grenache 2018
Taylors introduce Grenache into the Jaraman range, sourced from the two premium South Australian regions of McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley. Only older American oak barrels used for maturation. […]
Rusty Mutt Rocky Ox GSM 2018
The Rocky ox is named after Rusty Mutt’s wine maker Scott Heidrich’s daughter Kara (who was born in the year of the Earth Ox in Chinese Astrology. A blend of […]
d’Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2018
Does what McLaren Vale does so well. Old vine Grenache with maturation in new and old French oak to maintain fruit focus. Foot stomped and basket pressed. d’Arenberg, The Derelict […]
Yalumba Carriage Block Grenache 2016
Part of the Distinguished Sites range. Sourced from the Carriage Block, located in the northern end of the Barossa Valley. The vineyard, planted in 1954 is less than a hectare […]
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