"This is a chunky, earthy expression of grenache in this exceptional vintage. Notes of pickled ginger, tamarind and dark cherries. Hints of moss and iodine across the forceful, slightly drying finish. This is an immense wine, typical of the style that defines the region, which produces some of the very finest expressions of grenache in the world." - James Suckling
"The darker one, the broody one, the one that reads Camus and smokes French durries. It’s layered, reserved, a slow reveal. Raspberries, some blackcurrant, a char siu meatiness, a compote core wrapped up tight in tannins. This is the one to spend time with – and allow it time to reveal itself." - Nick Ryan
"Potent, full flavoured, decidedly ripe in fruit spectrum, sweet in its profile albeit tempered with pleasing bitter herbal elements, savoury notes and saline mineral characters. That being said, there’s some slurpiness here, despite a web of fine, silty tannins lending crunch and sandy pucker. Scents of ripe plum, raspberry jam, black jelly beans, sage leaf and bergamot tea. Exotic, and delightful. The sweetness is apparent to taste, a slick film on the palate and yet tannin profile tends to a chew and grip. It’s a heartier red, in its way, and does it all well." - Mike Bennie, The Wine Front
"I have worked with the Old McDonald vineyard since 2004 and am constantly wowed by the quality of the vineyard and the wine it makes. The flavours achieved here are unlike any other vineyard I work with.
Energised and complex - so typical of McLaren Vale Grenache in a cooler year. The primary aromas are amped and loaded with tension: chorizo and sweet paprika followed by blood orange, pomegranate and Turkish delight. A year for darker flavours: blackberry and dark cherry compote served in a rose garden." - SC Pannell
Vegan-friendly
Sustainably-made
