Riverside Vintners

Powell & Son Barossa Valley Grenache Blend

9.053 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Veal, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Francis Wilden

Director Francis Wilden Food & Wine Consulting

9.2

The Dave & Callum Powell 2014 range of Barossa reds are compelling . This GSM blend has such power, complexity, and sheer drinkability that I had almost finished the bottle before starting on this note. The bouquet and palate are a deliciously complex melange of dark red and black fruits melding beautifully with notes of gravel, leather and with a menthol fresh lift. Like all Powells wines, this is remarkably light on its feet for its size. Ideal heart starter/warmer for the cooler times upon us.

The Dave & Callum Powell 2014 range of Barossa reds are compelling . This GSM blend has such power, complexity, and sheer drinkability that I had almost finished the bottle before starting on this note. The bouquet and palate are a deliciously complex melange of dark red and black fruits melding beautifully with notes of gravel, leather and with a menthol fresh lift. Like all Powells wines, this is remarkably light on its feet for its size. Ideal heart starter/warmer for the cooler times upon us.

Apr 21st, 2016
Mark Simmons

Tart with a mineraly tannin finish. This one is not for me.

Tart with a mineraly tannin finish. This one is not for me.

Jul 18th, 2020
Mark Simmons

Really great nose with a hint of funk. Loved it!

Really great nose with a hint of funk. Loved it!

Apr 21st, 2020
Angelo Casagrande

This was very nice. Fruit, round, jammy but not over the top. Pretty well balanced

This was very nice. Fruit, round, jammy but not over the top. Pretty well balanced

Jan 3rd, 2020
Matt Richards

Drank 2 hours after decanting. Full bodied with balanced fruit.

Drank 2 hours after decanting. Full bodied with balanced fruit.

May 12th, 2019
Shuhui Ng

Dense , spicy and fragrant to the nose.

Dense , spicy and fragrant to the nose.

Apr 20th, 2019
Matt Richards

Full bodied with a long finish.

Full bodied with a long finish.

Jan 20th, 2019
Andrew Dand

Decanted for 2 hours, really opened up! Beautiful

Decanted for 2 hours, really opened up! Beautiful

Jan 10th, 2019
Jonas Johansson

Fantastic

Fantastic

Feb 18th, 2018
Yelena Iglanova

Dark red, cherries and oak on the nose. Light Red berries, soft vanilla, violets. Slightly sweet, full body. Pleasant and velvety tannin.

Dark red, cherries and oak on the nose. Light Red berries, soft vanilla, violets. Slightly sweet, full body. Pleasant and velvety tannin.

Dec 5th, 2017