McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
More tannic and savory than many Aussie Grenaches I've had. Nose of raspberry ooze, plums, and that classic Aussie warm sandstone minerality. Leaner and far more tannic on the palate than the nose suggests. Very well done but needs food that will tame the tannins.
NIGHT 2: much more together, especially on the palate. Softer and longer. Nice acidity buoying it up. Upping score to 8.8.
More tannic and savory than many Aussie Grenaches I've had. Nose of raspberry ooze, plums, and that classic Aussie warm sandstone minerality. Leaner and far more tannic on the palate than the nose suggests. Very well done but needs food that will tame the tannins.
NIGHT 2: much more together, especially on the palate. Softer and longer. Nice acidity buoying it up. Upping score to 8.8.
Remarkably restrained and fresh, notably without the oxidative notes that would be part of the package if this was from the Rhone. Less extracted and higher acid than I would have expected. Tasty.
Remarkably restrained and fresh, notably without the oxidative notes that would be part of the package if this was from the Rhone. Less extracted and higher acid than I would have expected. Tasty.
Jan 20th, 2016
Aussie Grenache!!
Aussie Grenache!!
May 18th, 2015
Love D'Arenberg, but a little disappointed. Tannic and z little flat. Still s good wine, but my expectations for this winery are high.
Love D'Arenberg, but a little disappointed. Tannic and z little flat. Still s good wine, but my expectations for this winery are high.
Sep 4th, 2016Rocks. As in, it rocks. A real description with my next bottle.
Rocks. As in, it rocks. A real description with my next bottle.
Feb 28th, 2016Spice on the nose. Heat at first then a berry finish
Spice on the nose. Heat at first then a berry finish
Aug 17th, 2015Goes down very easy with my char broiled and bacon maple glazed ribeye!
Goes down very easy with my char broiled and bacon maple glazed ribeye!
Jul 1st, 2015Delicious. Great bottle for a heavy meaty meal like a churrasco
Delicious. Great bottle for a heavy meaty meal like a churrasco
Mar 25th, 2015
