Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache Blanc 2025

We’re just starting to see a few examples of this interesting variety emerging in various parts of Australia, and this one comes from a single vineyard in the Vine Vale region of the Barossa. It was pressed to tank, but then it went through some wild yeast fermentation, which appears to have contributed to its texture and complexity. It has a spicy, lifted pear and floral jasmine aroma, and a palate that is approachable with a textured, almost roasted pear character, and a lift of more tart nectarine and lemon. It’s a type of wine you just sit back, sip, and reflect without thinking too much about the problems of the world.