Hailing from the sandy soils of Vine Vale, this delicate and expressive Grenache from Yelland & Papps is a standout. Give it time to breathe and you'll see what I mean.
To get the best out of these 1956 planted vines, the fruit is harvested on two separate occasions to capture vibrance and structure.
Red petals and violets spill from the glass. A cascade of blueberries, red cherries and squishy raspberries are followed by a burst of freeze-dried raspberry crunch across the palate. Sheets of interest build with mandarin peel, kicks of earth, dark chocolate and ripples of spice add depth and detail. Drying out ever so slowly, fine tannins coat the mouth leading to an incredibly moreish length. It's an absolutely delicious Grenache.
Drink to eight years.
95/100
Region: Barossa