Category Archives: Grenache

2012 Wirra Wirra The Absconder Grenache

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Sourced from 95 year-old vines in the McLaren Flat area. The inaugural 2010 release of the Absconder impressed but this takes Vale Grenache to another level. Headily perfumed as was its predecessor but the intensity within a more or less … Continue reading →

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2012 Faux Pas Grenache

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The best of three Faux Pas releases to date. I like what Andrew Ramsey, Vanessa Robson and Liam Van Pelt are working towards with this label. Three youngsters to keep a close eye on. This Grenache looked good when I tasted … Continue reading →

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2011 SC Pannell McLaren Vale Grenache

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Generally I think you’re best off buying your SC Pannell Grenache and whacking it straight in the cellar for at least five years but the cooler 2011 conditions have given us a wine that can be enjoyed a little earlier. … Continue reading →

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2012 Kellermeister Whiskers Grenache

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

As with the Mataro, this Grenache is sourced from a vineyard in Angaston firmly on the eastern edge of the Barossa Valley. I don’t think it is as successful a wine though, despite any generalisations you might like to make … Continue reading →

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2012 Wirra Wirra Original Blend Grenache Shiraz

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The same proportions as the 2010 with 70% Grenache and 30% Shiraz. It smells and tastes Grenache dominant but the impact of the Shiraz is significant. Quite simply the best Wirra Wirra Original Blend I’ve had the pleasure to taste … Continue reading →

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2011 Head Wines Old Vine Grenache

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

If you tend to find Barossa and McLaren Vale Grenache a bit on the sweet side then the better releases from 2011 might be right up your alley. I find most good Grenache takes on a more earthen and savoury … Continue reading →

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2013 Head Wines Grenache Rosé

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

This puts me in mind of Marco Cirillo’s 1850 Old Vine Grenache Rosé. Those looking for pale imitations of Provence are advised to move on. There’s weight here and texture but it flows really well. Primarily red fruited – berries … Continue reading →

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2011 Elefante Garnacha

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I don’t know how many times you can say these Elefante wines offer good value, but they do. If I was looking for a wine, red or white, between ten and fifteen dollars they would be high on my list … Continue reading →

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2011 Yelland & Papps Devote Old Vine Grenache

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Yelland & Papps have navigated through difficult conditions in 2011 with some success. This is a savoury, spicy medium-bodied bistro style of Grenache. Fruit was sourced from 45 year-old vines on the outskirts of Greenock. Matured for 20 months in … Continue reading →

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2010 Yelland & Papps Divine Grenache

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Fruit comes from 130 year-old vines in Greenock. Interesting to see that the alcohol reading on the bottle is 14.5% while the website and press release list 15.38%. I’d like to see the laws tightened up in this regard. Yes, … Continue reading →

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