Twelftree Grenache Vinegrove Road Greenock 2021

The wine saw the use of 15% whole bunches with fermentation and nine and/or ten months maturation in concrete vats and 500 litre French oak puncheons. As must be apparent to anyone with the vaguest interest in wine, 2021 was a stunning vintage in the Barossa Valley (and elsewhere). Take the opportunity to grab any you find these days and hide them in your cellar. You will be rewarded many times over, especially with wines that are such amazing bargains, like this one. But be quick – just 88 dozen made. From 63 year old vines in the Greenock sub-region. A deep red hue, the nose exhibits notes of red fruits, florals, raspberries, herbs, delicatessen meats, animal flesh and cherries. A seductive and sleek palate. There is excellent length here, through to very fine tannins. Fresh, lingering and balanced, this is a delicious Grenache and will surely remain so for at least the next ten years.