Grenache Touriga
McLaren Vale
TASTING NOTE
The 2024 Grenache Touriga displays a vibrant ruby-red hue with youthful purple edges. The bouquet is lifted and expressive, revealing ripe red berries, cherries, and plum, intertwined with subtle floral notes, baking spices, and a hint of earthy complexity.
On the palate, it is generous and layered, with juicy red fruit complemented by fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity. Gentle spice and a touch of savoury complexity add depth, leading to a long, smooth finish. A harmonious blend showcasing elegance and regional character.
RRP $28
70/30 blend co-fermented with 50% whole bunch. 9 days on skins with regular pump overs before being basket pressed to stainless steel. Vegan friendly.
Pairs beautifully with roast lamb, spiced pork, or slow-cooked Mediterranean dishes. Also complements charcuterie, grilled vegetables, and semi-hard cheeses, enhancing the wine’s vibrant red
fruit and subtle spice notes.
93 points – Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)
“Sweetly fruited and fragrant, the bouquet shows aromas of ripe cherry, wild strawberry, dried herb, and warm spices. It’s succulent and supple in the mouth, offering a beautifully rounded mouthfeel and fleshy texture, leading to a lengthy, delectable finish.”
91 points – Ken Gargett (Winepilot)
“Very much the international blend here, with 70% Grenache, the variety originally hailing from Spain, although winemakers from Sardinia might also make a claim, along with 30% Touriga from Portugal, grown in the Seaview sub-region of McLaren Vale. The fruit underwent co-fermentation and included 50% whole bunches. Garnet red in colour, on the nose we have notes of dry herbs, red fruits, bay leaves, cold tea, raspberries and cherries. There is a touch of sour cherry also evident on the finish. The wine has direction and decent length and does persist well, finishing with fine, powdery tannins. For enjoying over the next six to eight years.”