2016 Maxwell Four Roads Old Vine Grenache, McLaren Vale
A$21.00
'Tannin sways through the finish in fine style. Layers of seduction. No shortage of length. A very good wine.'
93 points Campbell Mattison James Halliday Wine Companion
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These old Grenache vines have grown for 90 years on a classic contoured hill with a south facing aspect. They were bush vines with their thick trunks and sprawling arms until a few years ago when they were lifted up and put on a trellis wire to keep them ripening evenly as they grow older. The soil profile is a light loam over some clay and then deep limestone. The vines are hand pruned and hand picked for the highest quality fruit.
Four Roads' refers to the Maxwell Winery and Vineyards being situated in the heart of McLaren Vale wine country at the intersection of four roads, namely Olivers Road, Chalk Hill Road, Brewery Hill Road (now Field St), and the old Ellen Street.
Deep plum red. This wine has aromatics of raspberry and red fruits with a hint of herbs. The concentrated palate displays luscious plum flavours, complex spice and savoury fruits all underpinned by gamey tones and hints of chocolate. Delicate vanillin oak and fine tannins finish this very approachable now wine. Although made to enjoy upon release, it is expected that it will continue to give excellent flavours at 3 to 7 years of age.
It's on the sweeter side but it's stunningly drinkable. Bright raspberry, deep anise, an earthen undercurrent and a floral prettiness. Tannin sways through the finish in fine style. Layers of seduction. No shortage of length. A very good wine.
It's on the sweeter side but it's stunningly drinkable. Bright raspberry, deep anise, an earthen undercurrent and a floral prettiness. Tannin sways through the finish in fine style. Layers of seduction. No shortage of length. A very good wine.
93 points Campbell Mattison James Halliday Wine Companion
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Varietals | Grenache |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 93 |
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