2021 d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache, McLaren Vale

Bright ruby red. Lifted aromas of red cherries, cranberries, and red plums, with a hint of bouquet garni. Generous red fruits with a slight savoriness on the palate, rounded out with complex graphite tannins. An elegant and complex example with loads of flavor and interest.

94 Points, Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot 

92 Points, Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot 

Small batches of grapes are gently crushed and then transferred to open fermenters. Foot treading is undertaken two thirds of  the way through fermentation, the wine is basket pressed and ransferred to old French oak to complete fermentation and mature.

The barrel ferments are aged on lees, and there is no racking until final blending. This wine does not undertake fining or filtration prior to bottling.

A light rendition of Grenache that delivers in every aspect. The bouquet is predominantly red fruits like cherry and raspberries. The palate follows suit. An ocean of red fruits like sour cherries, raspberries, pomegranate and a slightly touch of more complex darker fruit. Everything is sitting on a web of fresh fruit, herbal character, lively acidity and glossy tannins. Enjoy now.