Swinney Farvie Frankland River Grenache 2023

Bush vine Grenache, which delivers in style. 30% whole bunch, wild ferment, 10 months in large-format seasoned oak. Purity of fruit is the common thread through all of the Farvie wines, as seen here in the Grenache. A tarry granite thread leads a path through dark black and purple fruits, blueberry, pomegranate, liquorice strap, candied aniseed, crushed violet and chocolatey soil. The palate opens with fantastic wash of intense fruit, crunched nori, saltbush and jasmine pearls. Whorls of fine, powdery yet firm and layered tannins like tumbled gemstones through a refreshing line of acidity. The sum of its parts, it lifts the spirit like a choir in unison. Effortless elegance, fluidity and sublime tension; a gentle tug, a nudge, a push and pull, constantly playing with the palate. A wine of influence with plenty more to unfurl as it matures.