Kaesler The Fave Grenache 2023

100% whole bunch, foot stomped, wild ferment and matured in older puncheons. Punchy is the word and the gesture used to describe this wine, it’s right up front in your face with thistle, creeping ivy and a bouquet garni of dried herbs and just when you almost step back from the collision you are greeted with the gentle caress of blood plums, rosella and bay berries. The interaction of whole bunch and supreme fruit quality is seductive to say the least, not to mention the ethereal line of natural acidity and powdery plumes of silty tannins. Wow, this will turn some heads in its time. Drink now or will cellar well for another 3-5 years. A nice pairing would be a lump of charred eel nigiri.