McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
This is a delicious, if not the most complex, Grenache. Very fruity nose has plummy, kirschy rhubarb, and a wee bit of stony minerality. Intense and soft in the mouth. Super-fine tannins add some structure but noticeable alcohol detracts a bit. Very nice with food.
This is a delicious, if not the most complex, Grenache. Very fruity nose has plummy, kirschy rhubarb, and a wee bit of stony minerality. Intense and soft in the mouth. Super-fine tannins add some structure but noticeable alcohol detracts a bit. Very nice with food.
Oct 14th, 2024
See several previous Delectable notes for this wine. They still apply. Trademark raspberry notes with an earthy twist. Quite a sweet palate. Have a bottle left which I’ll probably have in the next year or two. From McLaren Vale which I believe is the best district for Grenache in Australia.
See several previous Delectable notes for this wine. They still apply. Trademark raspberry notes with an earthy twist. Quite a sweet palate. Have a bottle left which I’ll probably have in the next year or two. From McLaren Vale which I believe is the best district for Grenache in Australia.
Aug 23rd, 2024Griffon’s Key is Kay Brothers Reserve Grenache. Aromatic notes of Raspberry and other red fruits - red currant. The palate shows Jujube confectionery and chocolatey notes. Probably a bit young to be drinking this excellent McLaren Vale Grenache. I have always preferred McLaren Vale to the Barossa when it comes to Grenache. Has the structure to go on for another 5 to 10 years. Next in around 18 months to 2 years. Had another bottle 170 weeks later on 6th October 2023: Dark red crimson. Dirty raspberry - that same jujube character mentioned in previous notes. Barely medium weight - an excellent Grenache from one of Australia’s best terroirs for the grape.
Griffon’s Key is Kay Brothers Reserve Grenache. Aromatic notes of Raspberry and other red fruits - red currant. The palate shows Jujube confectionery and chocolatey notes. Probably a bit young to be drinking this excellent McLaren Vale Grenache. I have always preferred McLaren Vale to the Barossa when it comes to Grenache. Has the structure to go on for another 5 to 10 years. Next in around 18 months to 2 years. Had another bottle 170 weeks later on 6th October 2023: Dark red crimson. Dirty raspberry - that same jujube character mentioned in previous notes. Barely medium weight - an excellent Grenache from one of Australia’s best terroirs for the grape.
Jul 5th, 2020
Wine of the session at Kay brothers. Smart and vibrant winemaking, great fruit clarity and really shows how good mclaren Grenache can be.
Wine of the session at Kay brothers. Smart and vibrant winemaking, great fruit clarity and really shows how good mclaren Grenache can be.
Sep 18th, 2016