Renzaglia Grenache Tempranillo 2024
- 92
- $37
- Drink by: 2025-2031
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An intriguing blend of varieties, both were sourced from the biodynamic Wallington vineyard in Canowindra. The Tempranillo was fermented as whole berries in an open fermenter, while the Grenache was 100% whole bunches in tank, including some carbonic maceration. 105 dozen made. A pale garnet hue with brown/red rims, there are lovely lifted aromatics here, with red cherries, tomato bush and aniseed notes to the fore. Hints of charcuterie and dried herbs are in support. There is good length and fine balance here with a pleasing line of acidity running the length. Very fine tannins are found on a lingering finish. Enjoy for the next four to six 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.
