"This is an impactful grenache made by somebody who prizes Italian wines. The tannins are an immense force field, with kirsch, strawberries and dried Mediterranean herbs, and a note of almond husk that gives noble bitterness. The density, poise and grace are thoroughly impressive. This is a structured grenache built for the cellar." - James Suckling
"In the bouquet, lots of cherry elixir, maraschino, pickled cherry, strawberry, raspberry lollies and whiffs of aniseed, cola and cardamom/caraway seed savouriness. The palate an able reflection of the bouquet, a cinch of building, dusty tannin wraps up soft, sweeter fruit character, cherry-berry things, lollies and jamminess underlying. The finish a touch breathy with a young port kind of character. It feels work in progress for balance, and maturity should deliver the savoury edge some seek. Good drinking, in its youthful vigour, however." - Mike Bennie, The Wine Front
"We are the custodians of nine hectares in the heart of Blewitt Springs that we believe set a new standard for McLaren Vale Grenache. It's a bold claim, but we are excited by what we have seen. This is the first single vineyard release from the Little Branch vineyard.
Spice from the start: cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, cassia then spun sugar, toffee apple and red fruits, now rose oil, leaf litter, cedar and red brick; aromas that sway and swirl. Bright red fruits dominate the palate before a zephyr of spice, and a finish laced with musk." - SC Pannell
Vegan-friendly
Sustainably-made
