It's always a privilege to become acquainted with a new label. This Grenache from Arila Gardens is super impressive. One of those little operators that don't have a cellar door open to the public but they do tastings by appointment only. Here's a tip, make the appointment.
Lavish and luxurious all the way, mulberries and blueberries muse early. Some juicy entices early factor before it doubles down and gets serious. Silky smooth, this is dangerously moreish. Shades of cola with some sweetish oak bringing cedar to the table. It's a wine that slides through the mouth with absolute ease. There is so much pleasure here, so much going on. Carefully handled spice is massaged into its frame before a dash of red plums on exit. But those tannins! They're adventurous and shapely. Get around this, it's wonderful neck oil that will disappear in no time. Pour me another. Make it large.
Drink to five years+
95/100
Region: Barossa
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