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The nose is abundant with red and blue fruits also seen on the palate, which is juicy, full bodied and underpinned by fine tannins. Further investigation reveals more layers of flavour and complexity after the initial tranche of bright fruits. A superb example of this most versatile of varietals and testament to McLaren Vale’s Grenache dominance.

Clarendon Hills is renowned for its dedication to single-vineyard expressions, and the Kangarilla Vineyard Old Vine Grenache is a standout example. Sourced from mature bush vines in McLaren Vale, this wine reflects both site and variety with clarity. The low-yielding vines produce concentrated fruit, hand-harvested to preserve integrity. Winemaker Roman Bratasiuk employs traditional techniques, including whole-bunch inclusion and extended maceration, followed by ageing in seasoned French oak to highlight structure and complexity without overpowering the fruit. Each vintage offers a distinct profile, yet a core character remains consistent: aromas of red berries, cherry and subtle spice, leading to a palate with supple texture and fine tannins. Earthy undertones and a savoury edge bring depth and balance. This Grenache is crafted to express the vineyard’s history and McLaren Vale’s potential for producing wines of remarkable longevity and appeal to collectors and drinkers alike.

The wine is gorgeously fruited and fragrant on the nose showing dark fruit richness with smoked game, vanilla, chocolate tart and cedar characters. The palate is concentrated and wonderfully weighted, delivering fabulous fruit intensity and stylish oak infusion, backed by fine chalky tannins, finishing superbly long and sturdy. At its best: now to 2025.

2015 Clarendon Hills Onkaparinga Grenache, Purpled crimson. Magically entwined with elegant hints of cherry, raspberry, terracotta, cocoa, walnut, and Turkish delight. The flourishing perfume continues to rise with an ever-present core appearing as the seamless spine. Harmoniously, these characters gracefully nuance, reinforce and offer evolution. A harmonious composition of spice, fruit, glycerin and chalky velvet produce an aristocratic experience that is nearly limitless in its depth of expression. The palate is bright and taught with natural acid however it is incredibly layered and deeply concentrated with silky smooth extract. The impressive purity of the fruit, alone , ushers superlatives however it is the fine boned and seamlessly structured palate, coupled with an air of effortless power that remains the most haunting element to this exceptional old vine Grenache.

Sourced from vines over 60 years old, Olivers Taranga's reserve shiraz is a powerful wine. Rich, dark fruit balanced against notes of dark chocolate and spice. Throw in some super silky tannins and you've got one seriously smooth McLaren Vale beauty.

Kilikanoons Parable Shiraz showcases the regional expression of McLaren Vale typically showing mocha, coffee and brown spices alongside a core of ripe juicy red fruit with cedar and vanilin characters. The wine is vinified in a traditional manner; small parcels of fruit, are fermented on skins in open top vessels then basket pressed to a mixture of new and seasoned French oak casks for 22 months.