2021 Adelina Grenache

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Superb Grenache from one of our favourite Aussie producers - modern and classic all at once.
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Adelina are kicking some serious goals as of late. Their stylish packaging, the amazing old vine fruit they utilise, the 'house style' of the wines, all are coming up trumps for this Clare Valley couple.

Once again Col McBryde's new release fits squarely in the 'new wave' of Grenache sweeping the Australian wine industry - fine-boned and high-toned, a bit like Col himself.

The fruit stems from a stunning 80+-year-old vineyard on the Adelina property, and is left on skins for just over 2 weeks in concrete vats prior to pressing to neutral barrels. This extracts maximum character from the fruit in its purest form. Freshness and age-worthiness reign supreme here, and there is even a rock, mineral feel on the finish.

80+ year old vines,planted on a grey sandy loam on a clay base.

Destemmed / 50% berries crushed (obviously 50% whole). Fermented in concrete, maceration 16 days. 11 months in 700l neutral oak.

Region: Clare Valley, SA
Blend: Grenache (100%)
ABV: 13%
Closure: 750ml
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95 Points - "So fine and brightly lit, with crisp dry acidity and fine brick dust tannin. Spiced strawberry, raspberry and red cherry, a little fennel, almond, something of an Earl Grey tea perfume, in with some other floral things, like dried roses maybe. Medium-bodied at most, a subtle pomegranate tang, wonderful sense of energy and precision, with a very long finish, stony tannin trailing. Beautiful." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

93 Points - "Cool sliced strawberries with orange peel and lemon rind aromas that follow through to a medium body with some tar and lead pencil to the black fruits on the palate. White pepper. Tart at the end. Sort of edgy." - JamesSuckling.com

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Elegance and finesse

    From the perfume of raspberry/pomegranate and first taste, this Grenache is beautiful. It glides along the palate, all finesse, no edges. Why pay more for Pinot or Burgundy when you drink a red as good as this.

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Adelina

Col McBryde and Jen Gardner are Adelina. A pair of smart cookies, each rocking a PhD in microbiology and between them some pretty serious winemaking chops. Together, they have formed one of the Clare Valley's most exciting wineries.

From what was a small operation that began in 2002, slowly but surely the Adelina brand has been picking up steam.

There is a delicacy and purity inherent in every wine they produce. From opulent old vine Shiraz and Mataro, to one of the country's most excellent Nebbiolo and a set of scintillating Rieslings, there is a sense of class and refinement to the whole project. These meticulously crafted, beautifully presented wines are just a joy to drink.

Col McBryde in the vineyard - Clare Valley, SA Adelina

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