Description
Grenache is currently experiencing a golden era in Australia.
A truckload of Australian producers are finally giving the variety its due. From the sandy soils of McLaren Vale and the ancient plantings in the Barossa as well as other pockets of the country, some truly stunning examples of Grenache are emerging.
Here are six of our current favourites that exemplify the quality that can currently be found if you know where to look. Six great modern producers of the grape are featured here and it's terrific value to boot.
- 2021 Schwarz Wine Co. Meta Grenache
- 2022 Vanguardist La Petite Vanguard Grenache
- 2022 Bondar Junto GSM
- 2023 Cirillo Vincent Grenache
- 2022 Varney Wines Grenache
- 2022 Torzi Matthews Old Vines G.S.M
2021 Schwarz Wine Co. Meta Grenache
The Schwarz Meta Grenache is very much the modern look of Barossa Grenache.
Built with fruit purity, drinkability and freshness in mind, the fruit for this wine is unoaked, fermented as mostly whole bunches with indigenous yeasts and unfined, unfiltered.
With all the work done in the Maranaga and Bethany vineyards, this minimal intervention approach has resulted in a bright, crisp and crunchy style of Grenache that is very hard to put down.
A world away from the thick, syrupy Grenache of old, this is the delicious new face of the Barossa.
2022 Vanguardist La Petite Vanguard Grenache
The team behind Vanguardist uses the 'Petite Vanguard' label to experiment on certain parcels of fruit in order to find a better path in producing their excellent premium Vanguardist label.
The Grenache is a wine built for easy consumption, early drinking, and something that goes with a wide array of food styles.
It's bright, lively and spot on for a fresh example of McLaren Vale Grenache.
2022 Bondar Junto GSM
In only a few short vintages this dynamic couple have carved out a niche for their eponymous label as one of the most exciting and in demand wineries in McLaren Vale.
Drinkability is writ large across the range. The 'Junto' (Spanish for 'together') is a wine made for easily enjoying with friends and family.
The Grenache is the main character, with Shiraz, Mataro and Cinsault the supporting cast.
This is as delicious as medium-bodied reds get from this part of the world. Incredibly versatile and impossibly moreish, Andre and Selina have done it again.
2023 Cirillo Vincent Grenache
The Cirillo Vincent Grenache is, year after year, one of the country's best value Grenache. It's also a homage to Marco's father, who passed down all of his winemaking knowledge (spanning 8 generations!) down to him.
Vincent is a charismatic character, just like his maker. It bucks the trend of big, sweet, oaky Barossa Grenache and sits firmly in the bright, cheery and gluggable camp.
A portion of whole bunches give it a lifted perfume and silky texture, while the use of older French oak and stainless steel ensure this is a lot brighter and bouncier than many of its Barossa counterparts.
2022 Varney Wines Grenache
We've been loving all the new Varney releases, and this crunchy but smooth as silk Grenache continues the happy trend.
Some whole bunch fermentation for structure, some carbonic maceration for bouncy aromatics, and the finished wine is full of vibrant red berries, some mint and spice, and it's a whole lot of fun to imbibe.
Delicious daily drinking that hits all the right notes.
96 points
"Bright scarlet hue; a cedary spice-laden bouquet introduces a rich palate with plum, pomegranate, black cherry and finely-honed tannins all tumbling over each other; the spices will increase as time goes by."
- James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)
2022 Torzi Matthews Old Vines G.S.M
For this G.S.M., Dom Torzi sources old vine fruit from two Barossa vineyards - one in the Rowland Flat subregion planted in 1914, and the other in the Angaston subregion planted in 1932.
A mix of whole berries and whole bunches make up the ferment, getting pressed to old French oak.
It comes out as wine that brings a little bit of everything to the table - florals, herbs and vibrant, juicy red fruit. Unbeatable value at this price, too.
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