From bush vines planted in 1889, the distinguishing feature of the Tri-Centenary is the handling - 333 days on skins. It seems winemaker Kevin Glastonbury got tired of waiting, the 2022, as a comparison, sat on skins for 372 days!
The detail and interest peels off with ease. Think burnt orange, orange peel, red cherries, raspberries, cherry cola, morello cherries and apricot kernel. Silky deluxe, its attractive fine lines, delicate spices and fruit bun spices ensure this is a seamless sheet of beauty. I picked up a pastry-like feel, too, which I put down to the time on skins, but it added context rather than detracted from its profile.
Served with twice-cooked pork belly, I was in heaven. It's an excellent expression of Grenache.
Drink to eight years+
95/100
Region: Barossa
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