Grenache has become a fashionable variety – it produces lighter-coloured, perfumed, elegant red wines, not lacking flavour but with freshness and nice structure; which is very Pinot-like. In South Australia, there are some of the oldest Grenache vines in the world, making many of the finest expressions of Grenache and Grenache-blends.
If you are a wine lover interested in new trends, or are looking for a delicacy which can impress you from the warmer climate, this is your answer. Check out our recommendations now!
Chapel Hill Bush Vine Grenache
– Style: Fresh & savoury
– Decanter World Wine Awards 2019 Silver award
“Clear, light crimson; juicy red fruit flavours of strawberry, cherry and raspberry are anchored by fine lines of silky tannins.” – JH
Thistledown The Vagabond Old Vine Grenache
– Style: Perfumed & refined
– Founded by Fergal Tynan MW
Energetic yet polished and smooth with vibrant cherry, spice, wild strawberry and liquorice on palate.
Yangarra Old Vine McLaren Vale Grenache
– Style: Earthy & rich
– Shortlisted as “Top 20 McLaren Vale Grenache” by Decanter
“Rich, full predominantly red fruits supported by fine tannins…The finish simply reinforces the depth and the freshness of the fruit from 70YO vines.” – JH
Hickinbotham The Elder Hill Grenache
– Style: Complex & velvety
– Crafted by Peter Fraser, James Halliday Winemaker of the Year 2016
“Intense raspberry aromas and flavours. Tannins fan out effortlessly. Silky and smooth.” – JS