{"product_id":"2024-varney-wines-limited-release-grenache","title":"2024 Varney Wines Limited Release Grenache","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlan Varney is quickly becoming a name you can’t ignore in the McLaren Vale Grenache conversation, and this Limited Release is his best example of why. It’s a blend of 70-year-old bush vines, pulling fruit from three heavy-hitting sub-regions: Blewitt Springs for that sandy, tilled-earth aromatic lift; Seaview for a racy acid backbone; and Whites Valley for the deep, structural core that holds it all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage follows a similar blueprint to the highly-acclaimed 2023, focusing on freshness and structure over jammy fruit weight. Alan uses a mix of cold soaking and partial whole-bunch fermentation (staying on skins for up to 22nd days) to build layers of cherry, pomegranate, and subtle spice. Nine months in seasoned French oak ensures the wood stays in the background, allowing the juicy red fruit to take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lively, textured Grenache that perfectly balances energy with old-vine depth. It’s got enough fine-grained tannin to handle slow-braised lamb or earthy charcuterie, and while it’s absolutely singing right now, it has the pedigree to evolve beautifully in the cellar for the next ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is perhaps the finest grenache I have tasted from this address, the three district parcels making up an effortlessly complex whole. Superb.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The palate focuses more on its powdery tannins and savoury dark herb line. Black fruit too. An excellent wine that makes use of the quality fruit and display of diverse sites.\"\u003cbr\u003e- The Vintage Journal\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Varney Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44079014346795,"sku":"2024 Varney Wines Limited Release Grenache","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024VarneyWinesLimitedReleaseGrenache.webp?v=1779935713","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-varney-wines-limited-release-grenache","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}