2021 JC's Own Ferine Grenache

Aromatic Barossa Grenache, chock full of cherry richness, and some whole berry ferment intrigue.
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Another terrific wine from Jaysen Collins of Massena fame, releasing a flavour-stuffed Barossa Grenache that underwent full-on carbonic maceration (basically the ferment goes over more than six weeks in a sealed up bin.)

This adds an intriguing slippery, stalky feel to a dense palate full of cherry and kirsch liqueur flavours, and gives the whole wine a bit of an uplifted feel.

After carbonic maceration and subsequent foot stomping, the wine was aged for 19 months in old puncheons and released unfined and unfiltered. Ferine means wild and untamed, and while this is not a natty wine, there is interest way beyond the Barossa norm.

I love Grenache, I love its versatility and its drinkability. I was mostly drawn to getting involved with the process and leaning to more textural, structured and savoury versions. Then one day I got to thinking, what about just doing nothing and let the grapes do the work.

So, I chucked a few bins of hand-picked Grenache grapes into a tank with a bit of co2, sealed the lid and came back several weeks later. When I lifted the lid, I was hit with a whole lot of gassy funk, but in a really good way. It was wild and feral but mostly intoxicating.

So, for a few weeks after I just jumped on top of these bunches, breaking them up, in real terms to build structure, but mostly to get lost in the ferine-like smells that filled the air.

Region: Barossa Valley, SA
Blend: Grenache (100%)
ABV: 14.50%
Closure: 750ml
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4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 2 reviews
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2 reviews
  • CR
    Con R.
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    10 months ago
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    JC’s Own Ferine 2020 Grenache

    Elegant wine…one that will continue to improve with Age. Pairs beautiful with meat, game, poultry and pasta dishes.

    TasteRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • AG
    Aleksandra G.
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    2 years ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Amazing Grenache

    This is so far the best Grenache I have ever tasted

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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