Hewitson Ungrafted Grenache 2024

As the name says, ungrafted vines, but what it does not say is that these amazing vines are a century old and dry grown. Whole bunch fermentation was employed, with maturation in old French barriques for little under a year. Under cork. The colour is russet/garnet, while the nose exhibits an array of aromas, including raspberries, red cherries, soy, animal skins, dried herbs and hints of sarsaparilla. Early complexity is already evident. The wine enjoys near perfect balance, with a silky texture and wonderful length. The tannins are deceptively near invisible. A stunning Barossa Valley Grenache, which has at least a decade of providing pleasure ahead of it.