Reed Cellars

Alexia Barossa Valley Grenache

9.012 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

Extraordinarily light color, especially since it’s from 150 yr. old vines (biodynamically grown). With that color and the 13.5% alcohol, it’s not made in the traditional mold. Nose has lots of just-ripe-enough cherry and pink grapefruit rind, the barest hint of an herbal note, and a little crushed stone. Forceful flavors but soft-textured on the palate. Cherry fruit with a pronounced bitter edge and lots of cracked stone powder. Acids are surprisingly low for such a low-alcohol rendition. Very good depth of flavor. Almost reminds me of the new wave Garnachas from Gredos, but with a little less acidity. Unique. Gonna try it with pesto since my basil plants are still producing like crazy.

Extraordinarily light color, especially since it’s from 150 yr. old vines (biodynamically grown). With that color and the 13.5% alcohol, it’s not made in the traditional mold. Nose has lots of just-ripe-enough cherry and pink grapefruit rind, the barest hint of an herbal note, and a little crushed stone. Forceful flavors but soft-textured on the palate. Cherry fruit with a pronounced bitter edge and lots of cracked stone powder. Acids are surprisingly low for such a low-alcohol rendition. Very good depth of flavor. Almost reminds me of the new wave Garnachas from Gredos, but with a little less acidity. Unique. Gonna try it with pesto since my basil plants are still producing like crazy.

Oct 10th, 2026
Ceccherini Cristiano

A little funky to start with and then drinks as it should very nicely
Fruit driven, smooth and easily approachable

A little funky to start with and then drinks as it should very nicely
Fruit driven, smooth and easily approachable

Feb 14th, 2020
Ed Tostanoski

A bit too funky for my taste even after the initial hit blew off after an hour or so

A bit too funky for my taste even after the initial hit blew off after an hour or so

Feb 21st, 2021
Nick Justice

Great value

Great value

Sep 5th, 2016
Nathaniel Stockley

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Nathaniel had this 6 years ago

Jun 2nd, 2020
Rebecca Cobbing

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Feb 3rd, 2020
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Jun 12th, 2019
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Apr 6th, 2019
Liam Halliday

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May 20th, 2017
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Sep 17th, 2016