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2009 d’Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard
d’Arenberg have certainly championed Grenache at least as much as any other Australian producer I’m aware of. I’ve recently tasted through four more D’Arenberg Grenache/Grenache based wines at a variety of prices…and then there’s the recent release of the flagship … Continue reading
2010 Chapel Hill Bush Vine Grenache
An absolutely terrific Grenache from Michael Fragos and Bryn Richards at Chapel Hill. It’s got depth, personality and confidence. As much as I love Shiraz I suspect Grenache will end up being Chapel Hill’s best variety in time. This was … Continue reading
Wirra Wirra’s Woodhenge Cup: Stay Low and Pull don’t Push
Adelaide Here I am, living in Australia, writing about wine, talking about terroir and until earlier this month I’d never set foot in South Australia. Heresy! I’ve always been a bookish type, gathering my thoughts and impressions from ‘secondary texts’ but … Continue reading
2008 Chapel Hill Bush Vine Grenache
McLaren Vale 15.0% Screwcap $30 Source: Sample Tasty take on McLaren Vale Grenache here, at its best on days two and three when the oak integrated. Sourced mostly from 82 year old vines, with a bit of 49 year old … Continue reading
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2007 d’Arenberg The Custodian Grenache
McLaren Vale 14.5% Screwcap $18 Source: Retail The only disappointment in my International Grenache Day line up. This got 93 points from Jeremy Oliver, who described the tannins as “almost fragile”. That’s just strange judging from my bottle. The bulky, rough … Continue reading
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