Zonte’s Footstep Love Symbol Grenache 2022

A cracking McLaren Vale Grenache and more evidence of how blessed we have been with some superb vintages of late – 2022 following on from the brilliant 2021. The name conjures images of the hippy-infested sixties and the label does nothing to disperse that. Quite what that has to do with a really good Grenache from McLaren Vale (not a region that has ever drawn a lot of comparisons to the Haight-Astbury district, although a certain local winemaker does dress like a relic from that period) is above my pay grade. A vibrant pale purple hue, there are notes of soft chocolate and cherries with hints of plums and mulberries. Fresh, with a lingering finish, and attractive notes of strawberries emerge on the palate. With silky tannins and impressive balance, enjoy this over the next four to six years.