Medium-red and bright; Grenache’s lustre well on show. Grenache on show aromatically; very grown-up Grenache thanks to the shiraz and Mataro components which bring a more rustic and savoury perfume. Plums, earth, rose petals crushed in the hand – heightened. Wafts of red jube lollies, soy, bay leaves…both ends of the aromatic spectrum are here – from fresh flowers to port. There is tension immediately, a clean and long red wine, rounded and rolling tannins taking over the mid to back palate. This is NOT a lumpish red wine: there is generosity and oomph but no heavy-handedness. The complexity of aroma with the dipping and diving fruit flavour of red berry compote, green herbs, spice, pepper and fine shavings of dark chocolate make for a playful seriousness.
