Pirramimma McLaren Vale Old Bush Vine Grenache 2019

An excellent grenache, varietally accurate and regionally representative, from McLaren Vale, a district which is fast establishing itself as one of the world’s great regions for this grape. It is made with grapes sourced from their ‘POW Block’, planted in 1944, and their Katunga Block, planted in 1968. Then fermented in open concrete vats and pumped over, three times daily with minimal oak used.  

Colours of pale red and gentle purple. The aroma is of red fruits, particularly raspberries. There are coffee grinds, florals, dry herbs, warm earth and spices like cinnamon. A medium weight style, it shows good acidity and decent length while the tannins are chewy and slightly grainy. A wine which is bright, balanced, and should have a good future over the next 5 to 6 years.