This 44% Grenache/42% Syrah/14% Mourvèdre is (forgive for the basicness of the word, but it’s true) delicious. One of those blends you really pick up each of the grapes’ best offerings. Plummy dried purple fruit and fresh red plums mingle with black olive, meeting floral hints, all ballasted with earth and minerality. The nose is rather enchanting. The tannin/alcohol/acid balance is appreciated. It is warming, spicy, and lifting, but with saline notes on top of tobacco. And punches WAY over its weight for the price point.
This 44% Grenache/42% Syrah/14% Mourvèdre is (forgive for the basicness of the word, but it’s true) delicious. One of those blends you really pick up each of the grapes’ best offerings. Plummy dried purple fruit and fresh red plums mingle with black olive, meeting floral hints, all ballasted with earth and minerality. The nose is rather enchanting. The tannin/alcohol/acid balance is appreciated. It is warming, spicy, and lifting, but with saline notes on top of tobacco. And punches WAY over its weight for the price point.
Nov 13th, 2024
Has that classic Aussie nose of eucalyptus. Not overly fruity, light tannins. Good for the price. Didn’t find it very lively.
Has that classic Aussie nose of eucalyptus. Not overly fruity, light tannins. Good for the price. Didn’t find it very lively.
Jan 21st, 2024
Body reminded me of Pinot Noir. We drank lightly chilled with dinner. Glass#2 better than one. Finish softens and lingers after it opens. This wine feels harsh and has a bite straight from the bottle. Pour a glass and wait... Juicy red berries. Floral on the nose. Earthy/musty finish. Texture is average, no wood. Good change of pace wine.
Body reminded me of Pinot Noir. We drank lightly chilled with dinner. Glass#2 better than one. Finish softens and lingers after it opens. This wine feels harsh and has a bite straight from the bottle. Pour a glass and wait... Juicy red berries. Floral on the nose. Earthy/musty finish. Texture is average, no wood. Good change of pace wine.
Nov 21st, 2020
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
