2021 Grenache Wines
Grenache wine has seen a steady rise in popularity over the last 20 or so years - in the last 4 or 5 it's gone absolute gangbusters. No longer is it sidelined for fortification or blended away, rather it is being championed, particularly in the McLaren Vale and Barossa Valley, as a legitimate high-quality table wine. We find so much scope in Grenache wines with some offerings being incredibly light and approachable, almost Pinot Noir-like and others being treated more like a ballsy Shiraz. Either way, we’re on board.
Is Grenache similar to Pinot Noir?
Yeah, well… sort of. Sometimes it is referred to as poor man's Pinot. Not that Pinot is necessarily better… but Pinot requires much more labour in the vineyard – so it is substantially more expens ...
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- Curtis Heritage Grenache 2021Special Price $22.00 Regular Price $35.00A beautifully fragrant Grenache packed to the gunnels with bright and delicious red fruits, spice and lip tingling acidity. Awesome with a range of savoury dishes, especially crispy pork. Learn More
- Dandelion Treasure Trove of McLaren Vale Grenache 2021Special Price $30.00 Regular Price $40.00New World take on an Old World fave. Still showing the signature Grenache trademarks on the nose with aromatic dark raspberries and red cherries, you might even find a little aniseed and other spice notes once it has had some time to open up. The palate offers an array of juicy red berry fruits and oh so subtle hints of vanilla with a touch of toasted cocoa even, little gifts given from the French Oak. Slightly grippy tannin to finish, so that wonderful fruit doesn't slide past you too quickly. Have a bit of fun and chill slightly in the warmer months! Learn More
- Kilikanoon Prodigal Grenache 2021$40.00Winner of Gold and Top Gold at the Adelaide Show and subsequently awarded the Trophy for best Grenache in show. An exceptional, medium bodied, old vine offering matured for 15 month in old oak, offering wonderful aromatics. Soft fruit is made mouthwatering thanks to excellent acidity. Learn More
- Kilikanoon Walton 1946 Grenache 2021Special Price $90.00 Regular Price $96.00An absolute stunner sourced from a 78 year old vineyard, with the fruit spending over a year in old French oak puncheons. Blue fruits, cranberry, strawberries, black cherries, dried herbs and spice. Exceptionally concentrated yet with electric clarity of fruit. Worth decanting as the wine grows in stature as it breathes. An absolute pleasure to drink. Learn More
- Smalltown Vineyards 'Songlines' Barossa Valley Grenache 2021Special Price $25.00 Regular Price $30.00One tiny 80 year old Barossa Grenache vineyard. 100% whole bunch. 12 months in French oak. Mid weight, with delightful red fruits, spice and cedar. Sandy tannins to finish- a cracker. Learn More