The natural ferments, large format old oak and zero movements of the wine up to bottling has preserved every ounce of flavour, aroma and complexity possible. It is a riot of pretty bright red fruits, spices and crushed herbs, and will delight right from release.
The Story Wines Grampians Grenache 2021 (Clearance sale item – other promotion offers and W Rewards are not applicable)
In a certain sense this is a prosaic wine, hewn of vines a mere eight-years-old, planted on sand. While Australia boasts the oldest grenache on the planet, it is a new beast in these cooler parts. Yet the sapidity of the raspberry fruit, doused in white pepper and clove, is compelling. The drinkability quotient, sky high. The tannins, as is the wont here, a swathe of tension from attack to the long, lifted finish. The orb is mid-weighted and savory, over salacious and sweet. A wonderful drink to enjoy with youthful zeal on its side. JS