Dandelion Vineyards Faraway Tree at McLaren Vale Grenache 2022

We are seeing more and more great Grenache from regions like McLaren Vale and the Barossa and this sits comfortably with the best of them. The team describe it as their portal to the alternative reality of McLaren Vale Grenache. Possibly, but I think it is doing pretty well in this reality, before we go all Star Trek on it. This is from a single vineyard overlooking Willunga, grown biodynamically. Half was crushed over whole bunches into open top fermenters. Ten days fermentation then basket pressed into French oak barrels, one-third new, with a year’s maturation. A deep red/crimson colour, the wine has a gorgeous nose; cherries, raspberries, bay leaves, dried herbs, strawberries and gentle spices. Mulberries, plums and floral notes. There is a supple texture here, appealingly creamy. Fine silky tannins, juicy palate and serious length. Enjoy for the next six to eight years. A really cracking Grenache, no matter whatever reality you call home. So much to like here.