

NEW VINTAGE RELEASE PREVIOUS VINTAGE 94 POINT RATED JAMES SUCKLING
Vintage: | 2022 |
Source/Region: | Barossa Valley, South Australia |
Grape Variety: | Grenache Shiraz |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar for up to 7 years |
Bottle Top: | Stelvin |
Alcohol Content: | 15.00 |
Standard Drinks: | 8.90 |
Rating: | 0 |
A perennial favourite, Grenache from old vines shows its ability to exhibit lifted florals, juicy red fruit characters such as wild red cherry, pomegranate and red currant along with wild Provençal herbs in a bouquet-garni. The addition of Rhone varietals Counoise and Carignan add a savoury and spicy complexity complementing Mataro aromas of beef jerky and Chinese five spice. The palate exhibits a medium-bodied texture with long acidity balancing a fruit freshness around a slightly firmer tannin frame than previous vintages. Serve with an array of cuisines including spicy Asian or Mexican dishes at or below 14 degrees Celsius.
The 2022 vintage was characterised by above average winter rains making up for a dry autumn, leading to full canopies and healthy vines for the harvest. A severe hail storm across some parts of the Valley in late October resulted in lower average yields. The summer was remarkably mild with very few days above 30 degrees. Slow ripening in the cooler conditions made for a gentle and drawn out vintage season, resulting in wines with higher natural acidity, rich colours and fine tannins. The wines from 2022 will reward those patient enough to cellar them away. 45% Grenache, 36% Mataro, 17% Carignan, 2% Counoise
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