2017 Dodgy Bros Juxtaposed Old Vine Grenache
McLaren Vale, SA
Incredible value old vine Grenache from two of the best Grenache sites in McLaren Vale.
$29.00
Out of Stock
About The Wine
Exciting wine here, from the hands of winemaker Wes Pearson.
This Grenache comes from two top vineyards in McLaren Vale: one planted over 90 years ago in the Clarendon sub-region, and the other in Blewitt Springs. The value on offer here is outstanding.
As Gary Walsh noted in his glowing review, "Graceful. Good now, but no hurry.". It strikes that elusive balance between finesse and power effortlessly. If you like Grenache while it's rippling with primary fruit, there is plenty of joy to be had here already.
However, if you are looking for something that will look all the better in a few years time, this will equally fit the bill. Another wine to add to McLaren Vale's impressive list of excellent Grenache.
About Dodgy Bros
What started as a small garage winemaking project for viticulturalist Peter Bolte, has grown into a full-time fun-filled winemaking gig.
With fruit secured from top growers with a handshake, Peter, along with Canadian winemaker Wes Pearson and 'grower extraordinaire' Peter Sommerville are now making tasty treats in a wide range of styles from excellent McLaren Vale sites.
The Dodgy Bros wines don't take themselves too seriously. These are adventurous and energetic wines with plenty of personality.
McLaren Vale, SA
From The Producer
The 2017 Grenache is a blend of two vineyards from the north-east end of McLaren Vale. 1.6 tonne of fruit was harvested from Bernard Smart’s vineyard in Clarendon (planted in 1921), and 1.3 tonne of fruit came from the Wait family vineyard in Blewitt Springs (planted in 1942). The Smart fruit was crushed and destemmed while the Wait fruit was left with approximately 30% whole bunches. Ferments were handled gently with no additions, pressed to old large format oak up on completion of primary fermentation and left on fine lees for elevage. The wines were not fined or filtered.
Blend : Grenache (100%)
ABV : 14%
Closure : Screw Cap
Drink Until : 2028
Critic Reviews
"Perfume and softness here. A little spice, rose water and milk chocolate, mint, red fruits. Supple and nutty, almost a praline quality in both flavour and tannin profile. Smooth. Charming. Powdery tannin reaches out on the finish, and all that rose perfume wafts out. Graceful. Good now, but no hurry." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
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