Smart. Considered. Just ace. Another outstanding High Sands Grenache release.
Planted in 1946, these certified organic/biodynamic bush vines sit in pure silica sand that runs six metres deep. The wine was kept on lees for 21 days (50% whole berries were destemmed) and then saw time in seasoned French oak and ceramic egg for eleven months. This 2019 sees the RRP leap $50 - that's up $90 in total across the last two vintages.
Gloriously finely spiced, this is a delight to drink. Soft char and blackberries plus black cherries, it's tight and tense. Even after a couple of days of tasting juicy raspberries rise up and build some momentum through the mouth. I keep coming back to the purple flowers and purple fruit perfume - stunning. The juicy fruit then snaps to dry as fine, firm tannins ride throughout. Those tannins are just gravitating and draw you closer. Already three years young, it has a long future ahead if you've got the patience.
Drink to eight years+
95/100
Region: McLaren ValeSource: Sample
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