Grenache is one of the most widely planted red wine grape varieties in the world. It is typically harvested late in the season when it is fully ripe to display gorgeous rich sweet red fruit characters and soft supple tannins with a generous and supple mouthfeel. But when harvested early in the season a divergent and equally impressive wine can result. Parallax Grenache is picked 2-3 weeks earlier than normal and combined with fermentation on stalks and minimal maturation has resulted in an admirably divergent wine compared to the norm from this variety, showing the versatility of Grenache
2020 Parallax is light cherry-red in colour. It is lifted aromatically with potpourri, fresh raspberry, strawberry and musk together with a hint of forest earth, herbs and spice. The light-bodied palate is clean, fresh and expressive in red fruit purity. Crunchy varietal berry fruits lead to fine chalky tannins giving a layered structure. Untouched by oak, the Grenache brightness shines through and delights from start to finish. A very easy drinking wine, with ample flavour and an inherent harmony about it. Parallax is best enjoyed now or over the next five years.