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Description
Steve Crawford works with some great old vineyards across the Barossa Valley, with the Hongell Grenache coming from a vineyard just to the south of the historic Barossa sub-region of Tanunda.
It was made with 30% whole bunches and old oak. Steve looks to capture the personality of each vineyard he works from, here he's done a top notch job.
It's Barossa Grenache with a different look. It's bright, crunchy, and wickedly drinkable. Grenache fans with a penchant for original expressions of the variety should get on this, particularly as volumes are limited.
94 points
"Red fruit, cranberry, white pepper, dried herb and rosehip, a little orange peel. A lighter bodied style, crisp and lively, fine dusty and peppery grip, a light amaro tang to it gives it a cool alpine character, with a crisp red fruited finish of brightness and excellent length. Beautifully made with a distinctly Italianate (Pelaverga springs to mind) quality to it. I’m all about this. What a great drink!"
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 4 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
8 reviews
- DWDerek W.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Beginner1 year agoWine Knowledge Level BeginnerReviewing2022 Frederick Stevenson GrenacheRated 3 out of 5 stars2022
Solid but not phenomenal
- LGLuc G.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Beginner5 years agoWine Knowledge Level BeginnerReviewing2022 Frederick Stevenson GrenacheRated 4 out of 5 starsBest Hongell
A super fresh Grenache from the Barossa, perhaps Steve's best, so far. Great balance makes it ideal for both sipping or pairing with a tender piece of meat. Earth and fruit beautifully combined. A second bottle may be inevitable.
- BBradVerified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast5 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2022 Frederick Stevenson GrenacheRated 4 out of 5 starsGet on the bandwagon
Poached strawberry, raspberry and musk. Then darker fruits like plum and dark cherry. Only medium bodied but the acid is perfectly fresh and the tannin builds on the back palate with time. Starts a little sweetish but finishes savoury with good length too. Not sure if it will be a long termer but a wonderful wine for the short to medium term.
| Price Bracket | $31 to $40 |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Medium Bodied |
| Variety | Grenache |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Australian State | SA |
| Reviewed By |
The Wine Front |
| Critic Score |
94 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Closure | DIAM Cork |
Frederick Stevenson
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