Mitolo Jester Grenache 2023

Mitolo’s source vineyards are at the southern end of the McLaren Vale region in the Sellicks Hill district, close to the Gulf St Vincent waters – the locals know it as Whites Valley. Everything about this Grenache is suggestive of the variety in its richer and riper styling. The colour is ruby-esque, the nose tells of fresh grape skins, and an often sensed flesh and blood lip character. Flavours are powerful yet still in the realms of crimson cherry and plum, with a sticky palate feel, grape tannins encouraging a lip smack in the finish. A more robust style while staying true to the variety’s finer points.

Tony Love

Journalist at Winepilot

Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au

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