Beautiful drinking, the longer I peruse, the more I adore. For $33, this is terrific Grenache from McLaren Vale's Juxtaposed.
Held back in bottle for just over a year now, this is humming. A blend of mostly Wait Vineyard fruit with some Smart Vineyard for good measure, I tasted this alongside the Wait Vineyard Grenache 2024 and preferred this. Its shape and balanced depth were really speaking my language.
Baked raspberries, cherries and dark chocolate get you in the mood. Give it a decant or let it sit a little longer and you'll be the winner. Blackberry buds and a nutty presence muse with licks of caramel. The width and length create an enticing platform, with fine spices sizzling to build a luscious moreishness. It's fair to say the tide was out a fair bit after tasting. Big love!
94/100
Region: McLaren Vale
