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Description
This single-vineyard Grenache comes off a patch of dry-grown bush vines planted in 1945, right in the heart of Blewitt Springs. The vines sit on deep sand over ironstone and quartz, on a cool south-facing slope - low-yielding, gnarly, and consistent every year.
2023 brought a long, mild season and a late harvest, with pristine fruit and beautifully preserved acidity. The fruit was picked by hand, fermented wild with a portion of whole berries, and aged in seasoned French oak for 18 months. No fining, no filtration.
The wine is fragrant and finely structured - red cherry, raspberry, spice and a floral lift that feels native to this part of the Vale. There’s a mineral thread, a savoury edge, and tannins that feel more like texture than grip. It’s complex without being heavy, and carries its detail with ease.
A standout old-vine Grenache from one of the country’s most important sites.
95 points
“Fragrant, in a spicy way, fruits deep red and black, tar and a rugged, ferrous rockiness, with clove, black pepper, star anise, brown cardamom, red and purple florals and soused citrus peel. It’s not unusual here, but this really needs ample air to show its best.”
- Marcus Ellis (Wine Companion)
94 points
“Vibrant purple fruit with layers of blackberries, bitter chocolate, violets and raspberries on the nose... Poised and polished. Drink or hold.”
- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)
| Price Bracket | $51 to $100 |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Variety | Grenache |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Australian State | SA |
| Feature |
High Score |
| Reviewed By |
Halliday Wine Companion James Suckling |
| Critic Score |
95 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Closure | Cork |
Clarendon Hills
Owner and founder Roman Bratasiuk Clarendon Hills
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