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MMAD Vineyard Grenache 2021

Lovely mild ripening conditions produced Grenache of great intensity. There is a purity and a density, but also a lightness that belies the energy and power of the fruit.  The aromatics are intense and perfumed with notes of raspberry coulis, cinnamon and a hint of fennel seed which unfurl in the glass. The grapes were mostly destemmed and fermented as whole berries in open concrete and stainless steel before ageing in used 500 litre puncheons.

Wirra Wirra The Absconder Grenache 2022

Absconder Grenache is made from a vineyard planted in the time of Wirra Wirra’s founder Robert Strangways Wigley. Wigley was an eccentric whose lust for life had at times seen him fall foul of the law in his home town. In fact, one episode involving the ‘acquisition’ of the famous Adelaide pie-cart and a joy ride through the city streets was the catalyst for banishment to McLaren Vale. However Wigley did not abscond into the wilderness. He became known for his world class wines - including fortifieds made with the grenache of the day - and helped to build the reputation of McLaren Vale.

de Bortoli Wizardry Grenache 2020

Clever, surprising, magical… with a bit of the dark arts thrown in. This wine style is light, gentle, textured. The wine of the warmer regions.

d'Arenberg Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2020

A concentrated wine with depth and complexity, oozing purple fruits.

In Two Minds Grenache 2024

The essence of pure McLaren Vale Grenache, this wine is unoaked to champion the pure strawberry, raspberry, cherry and spice that sings from the glass.

d'Arenberg d'Arry's Original Grenache Shiraz 2021

First released in 1993, this wine was renamed d'Arry's Original in honour of third generation family member Francis d'Arenberg Osborn, universally known as d'Arry, to honour his lifelong services to the wine industry.

Wirra Wirra Original Blend Grenache Shiraz 2023

In 1972, cousins Greg and Roger Trott produced a dry red wine from grapes grown on Greg’s vineyard adjacent to the small Bethany Chapel opposite Wirra Wirra. This blend of grenache and shiraz became the first ‘Church Block’. Taking on advice from friends and mentors, Trott evolved Church Block over the years to its popular signature blend of cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and merlot. Yet still there were those who bemoaned the loss of the original blend of grenache and shiraz. So at various times over the years, when the planets have aligned, we have re-created the grenache shiraz offering and released it under the imaginatively titled ‘Original Blend’ moniker. With a look and feel harking back to simpler times, this latest release of Original Blend Grenache Shiraz is limited in number, but not imagination.

Bulman Gary's Vineyard McLaren Vale Grenache 2024

Part of the North Maslin Sand formation. Sitting on a ridge above and benefitting from the orographic lift of McLaren Vale. Facing North on a gentle slope above the Onkaparinga Gorge. Dry grown by Gary Whaite, the 2024 vintage was much drier and warmer than 2023. The resultant wines have less spice but more inherent power. Less whole bunch was used to push the fruit and tannin forward.

Bulman Glen's Vineyard Eden Valley Grenache 2024

The Stonegarden Vineyard was established in 1857 it sits at 390m altitude, in the rain shadow of the Mount Lofty ranges on a plateau looking easterly over the Murray Mallee. Glen Monaghan grew the grenache for the 2024 vintage, which was much drier and warmer than 2023. The resultant wines have less spice but more inherent power. Less whole bunch was used to push the fruit and tannin forward.

Heirloom Anevo Grenache Touriga Tempranillo 2024

Whilst deep and powerful this blended red wine also has a pillowy and soft side. Hence there’s some versatility with food. A true Iberian would drink this with a strong fish stew, cooked with some cubed chorizo and smoked pimento powder. A long-cooked ratatouille is also a revelation.

Richard Hamilton Burtons McLaren Vale Grenache 2020

The wine is named in honour of Richard  Hamilton’s father, Burton Hamilton (1904 to 1994) who was a viticulturist in  South Australia for his entire working life. The site, selection, and resultant wine  are a true expression of McLaren Vale terroir and fitting tribute to Burton’s  pioneering spirit.

SC Pannell Smart Grenache 2021

The Smart vineyard is owned by Bernie Smart and his son Wayne. It is the highest Grenache vineyard in McLaren Vale with soils up to 750 million years old. Unirrigated bush vines, managed by hand; we owe Bernie and Wayne a debt of gratitude for preserving this precious place.

Yalumba The 175th Anniversary Release Grenache Shiraz 2022 Magnum

This wine, created for the 175th anniversary release, honours the passion and vision  that has shaped Yalumba across six generations. Sourced from their oldest vineyards, it reflects both tradition and innovation. With ancient vines rooted  in the world’s oldest soils, Yalumba continues to shape Australia’s fine wine story. Each bottle embodies a journey, crafted with dedication to a legacy that will endure, sharing a rich heritage with wine lovers for years to come.

Swinney Farvie Grenache 2022

In the late 1990s, Grenache was hardly known in Western Australia, let alone in Great Southern. But, inspired by the great wines of France and Spain—and believing that Grenache could do well in a region already building a reputation for high-quality Syrah—Matt Swinney ignored the experts (who said Grenache would never ripen in the cool climate of Frankland River) and planted the region’s first bush-vine Grenache vineyard. He did so with mass-selection cuttings provided by David Hohnen and gave his new vines pride of place on the site’s hilltops.

Take a walk through Swinney’s untrellised Grenache bush vines, and things change about halfway down the block planted in 2004 on the estate’s upper northeast-facing hillside crest. The soil gets leaner and shallower, with more gravel and a higher clay content. “That’s Farvie,” says Rob Mann. This fruit is different, too; it is more ferrous and mineral with fine, velvety tannins and so much complexity. Vines are picked over multiple passes, with only the best bunches from each vine—those sitting in the dappled light of the vine’s architecture—set aside for Farvie. 

Bethany Blue Quarry Grenache 2019

From 1846 to the early 1930’s, the old Bluestone Quarry at Bethany was operated by the Schrapel family, with the bluestone hewn there used by early pioneers of the town to build their homes. Today, Bethany’s winery and cellars are set within the quarry, encircled by an integral part of Barossa history. This Blue Quarry wines is crafted from single vineyard fruit - a unique celebration of Bethany’s exceptional and historical fruit source.

SC Pannell Little Branch Grenache 2022

Stephen’s interest in grenache stretches back to the mid nineties. Upon arriving in McLaren Vale, a preference for making medium bodied wine led Stephen to grenache and the love affair began. Given the region’s warm Mediterranean-climate and proximity to the ocean grenache is ideally suited to McLaren Vale and perfectly at home with the food and lifestyle. Grenache is well on its way to becoming McLaren Vale’s most recognised wine and their true wine of place. Little Branch Vineyard, Blewitt Springs, 30 year old unirrigated trellised vines grown on 50 million year old soils comprised of Maslin Beach Sands flecked with iron stone at 140m above sea level. 

Munda Ngadjuri + Peramangk Country Grenache 2022

Munda Wines is majority Indigenous owned and tells stories from Country through its fine wines. Munda is the Wirangu and Kokatha word for land or country, or our depiction of the French term 'terroir.' Ngadjuri + Peramangk Country, also known as the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, from the sandy soils of the prized sub region of Light's Pass which gives a grippiness to the grenache and a fine texture. A mixture of two vineyards averaging 40 years old picked in early April of 2022 and 100% wild fermented.

Alkina Polygon #3 Grenache 2022

There are three polygons that have, since the very early days, looked like they could stand apart as Single Polygon wines. Polygon 3 is 0.274 hectares (ha) and approximately 200 vines. Its soil profile is shallow red brown earth over deep chalky, sedimentary limestone which contains fractured schist and limited iron. Polygon 5 comprises two similar parcels of 0.12ha and 0.25ha, a total of 0.37ha. These Polygon 5 sections have deeper soils and well fractured schist with ferric clay (within the fractures).  Polygon 1 was defined in Pedro’s second visit in 2018. The block is 0.4ha which Pedro divided into separate areas and recommended that we exclude one section of 0.097ha which lacks the fractured schist of the other sections.

SC Pannell Old McDonald Grenache 2020

It is unusual and rare to find 100% Grenache wines, as most of the time it is blended. Stephen has been making a varietal Grenache from McLaren Vale for the past 22 years and can now provocatively state that he thinks it ages more gracefully than McLaren Vale Shiraz. Grenache will become McLaren Vale’s most recognised wine and our true wine of place.

Mitolo Jester Grenache 2022

The life of the party, the instigator of frivolity, the undying entertainer. A modern-day jester gathers friends around regularly to eat and drink well, and much like their medieval predecessors, reminds us that life shouldn’t be taken too seriously.

SC Pannell Old McDonald Grenache 2022

It is unusual and rare to find varietal grenache, as most of the time it is blended. Stephen proudly states, whenever given the opportunity, that McLaren Vale grenache ages more gracefully than shiraz. Grenache is well on its way to becoming McLaren Vale’s most recognised wine and our true wine of place.

SC Pannell Smart Grenache 2022

Mitolo Jester Grenache 2023

MMAD Vineyard Grenache 2022

Made from bush vines first planted in 1939. This wine has an energy and density that showcases what Grenache from old vines can do in Blewitt Springs.

Alkina Polygon #5 Grenache 2022

SC Pannell Old McDonald Grenache 2021

It is unusual and rare to find varietal Grenache, as most of the time it is blended. Stephen proudly states, whenever given the opportunity, that McLaren Vale Grenache ages more gracefully than Shiraz. Grenache is well on its way to becoming McLaren Vale’s most recognised wine and our true wine of place.

SC Pannell McLaren Vale Grenache 2023

A wine to celebrate our proud association with Qantas with a variety that we believe speaks loudest from our region by the sea: Vibrant, fruit driven, adaptable, loaded with charm and a pleasure to be with.

Mystery 92 Point Juicy McLaren Vale Grenache

This wine is produced from the now legendary sub-region for grenache. Blewitt Springs. It is a lovely expression of grenache, from this outstanding sub-region of McLaren Vale. The palate is juicy and fresh, supported by a fine tannin structure.

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