Swinney Grenache 2023

Been said before, but this far distant region in Western Australia is not supposed to be making some of the best Grenache in Australia. There must be plenty of noses, in both the Barossa and McLaren Vale, that are very much out of joint. Seeing this latest release is not going to make them any happier. This wine is just beautifully perfumed with notes of strawberries, cherries and plums. We see some milk chocolate, cassis and raspberries emerging on the palate. Seamless, with fine balance, good focus and real energy, there is a delightful juiciness here and a lingering finish with the silkiest of tannins. A gorgeous Grenache for drinking into next decade.