Precious Little Old Vine Grenache 2024
- 93
- $35
- Drink by: 2025-2033
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A great deal to like here. Old vine Grenache from this region, and coming from a fine vintage as well, is certain to appeal. The world is finally taking notice. A vibrant crimson colour, the nose reveals notes of aniseed, dried herbs, strawberries, bay leaves and coffee grinds. Excellent focus, bright acidity and a wine which is neatly balanced, all combine to suggest there is excitement ahead. Throw in satiny tannins and impressive length. Enjoy this over the next six to eight years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
