2022 Spinifex Sol Solice Grenache

97 pts
A blend of the finest parcels of Grenache from the entire vintage make up this beautiful new wine from Spinifex.
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Description

The Sol Solice Grenache is a new release from Spinifex and is crafted from a blend of the finest parcels of Grenache from across the entire vintage.

The fruit comes from two vineyards, the Rostein Vineyard in the Eden Valley, and an old, low-yielding Grenache block in the heart of the Barossa Valley where the vines are 60 years old.

Aromas of ripe, juicy red, purple and blue fruits, a sprinkling of spice, fine and structured tannins. Quality from first to last sip, and an absolutely gorgeous wine to sip and savour.

97 points
"Just a pure, joyous rendition of the variety. A new wine for the crew from Spinifex and it is glorious drinking."
- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)

97 points
"It’s all about purity and effortless balance."
- James Halliday (The Weekend Australian)

95 Points - "Smells exotic; is exotic. Orange peel and raspberry, cranberry and chalk, floral elements and roasted spice notes. It’s both pretty and substantial, juicy and taut. There’s something ultra pure about this wine; something special. Woodsmoke and earth notes rise as the wine breathes. Apart from many things else, it’s a gorgeous drink." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

95 Points - "Fabulously deep, dark and vibrantly red in the glass. Lifted aromas of anise, blackberry, bramble, pastilles, ironstone and graphite, really complex and evocative. Full, plush and decadent on the palate, there's a core of dark fruit, all mulberry, blackberry and dark, pithy cherry, there is also some graphite and licorice at play. The tannins are textured, drying and layered and provide mouth-feel, length and presence. Delicious!" - Aaron Brasher (The Real Review)

97 points - "Grenache sourced from the high elevation of the Eden Valley and the Barossa Valley floor. An offering of the best grenache of the growing season, according to Peter Schell. Plenty of vibrant, aromatic fruit with juicy red plum, cranberry and mulberry fruits sheathed in gingery spice and hints of cola, earth, dried citrus rind, teacake, orange blossom, raspberry coulis and redcurrant paste. Firm, chalky tannin grip and a super lively, mineral-laden wine finishing juicy – just a pure, joyous rendition of the variety. A new wine for the crew from Spinifex and it is glorious drinking." - Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)

97 Points - "Grenache sources from two vineyards in the High Eden and Barossa Valley. Hand-picked, but fully destemmed with eight days on skins pressed to used French oak for 10 months and bottles without fining or filtration. It’s all about purity and effortless balance." - James Halliday (The Weekend Australian)

Customer Reviews

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2 reviews
  • CM
    Chrissie M.
    Verified Buyer
    6 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    My favourite of the Spinifex Grenaches

    So smooth and delicious, definitely the best of their grenaches

  • CM
    Chrissie M.
    Verified Buyer
    9 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    My favourite of the Spinifex range

    I’m a big fan of Spinifex and this is my favourite drop.

The ’22 is the inaugural release of “Sol Solice”, a selection of our finest Grenache of the vintage and this year is a blend is sourced from two vineyards. We manage both vineyards with organic principles and is hand pruned, thinned, and harvested.
Ripe fruit aromatics of raspberry, ripe cherry, blueberry and plum – laced with delicate baking spice and dried rose petal high notes – sit over base aromas of dried fig, ink and prune. Full, strong palate – dark sour edged plum, prune and dark cherry fruits on attack are drawn to a firm, fine finish with lingering cherry pit and red plum skin acids and the deep, fleshy fruit is held in check by a strong measure of fine grained, compact tannin.

Region: Barossa & Eden Valleys, SA
Blend: Grenache (100%)
ABV: 14.30%
Closure: 750ml
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Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Grenache
Country Australia
Region Barossa Valley
Australian State SA
Feature High Score
Reviewed By The Wine Front
The Real Review
The Weekend Australian
Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 95
97
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
Closure Cork

Spinifex Wines

Spinifex are one of the 'New' Barossa's true pioneer producers. Husband and wife team Peter Schell & Magali Gely have extensive experience in southern France, which proves the inspiration for their unique wines made from predominantly Rhone varietals.

Spinifex was on the front line of the new wave of Barossa producers. Peter's wines brought a new sensibility to the region, they were lower in alcohol, concentrated but elegant, and balanced to perfection. He takes the art of blending into the realm of the virtuoso. There are few wineries who deliver refinement and poise from the Barossa Valley like Spinifex.

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