Château Tanunda 150-Year-Old Grenache 2022

A bucket list wine, surely. The fruit here comes from some of the oldest Grenache in the world, originally planted in 1858. It is a small block which is part of the Stonegarden Vineyard in the Eden Valley. The vines are bush vines which are dry grown on their original rootstocks. Total yield is around one tonne in a good year. Maturation will be for a year and a half in a mix of new and older French oak. Production is just around 700 bottles. The wine has the additional benefit of coming from an excellent vintage for the region. Under cork. A ruby/crimson colour, the nose provides notes of strawberries, kirsch, wild raspberries, dried herbs, tobacco leaves, charcuterie and aniseed. Gorgeous aromas they are, and certainly a highlight, but the wine continues to impress on the palate, which is seamless, supple and offers wonderful length. A fine line of acidity runs the full journey, through to silky tannins. A brilliant Grenache for enjoying over the next  twelve to fifteen years.