2021 Serafino Reserve Grenache, McLaren Vale

Medium bodied, with a long even bright palate. This brightness is super silky with spice, violets and plums. A fruit forward style with beautiful complexity.

Trophy and Top Gold 96 points for Best Grenache of the Show and Best 1 year old Grenache 2022 McLaren Vale Wine Show

Top Gold at the 2022 James Halliday Grenache Challenge

Serafino Reserve Grenache from McLaren Vale is a masterful expression of one of Australia’s most cherished wine regions. Crafted by Serafino Wines, an iconic family-run winery established in 1968 by Steve "Serafino" Maglieri, this wine embodies the passion, tradition, and innovation that have made McLaren Vale a global hub for Grenache. Known for its Mediterranean climate and ancient soils, McLaren Vale provides the perfect environment for cultivating Grenache with intensity and elegance.

The Reserve Grenache is produced from old vines, some of which date back over 50 years. These low-yielding vines are tended with care to ensure concentrated fruit of exceptional quality. The grapes are hand-harvested and vinified using traditional methods, with fermentation in small batches to enhance the purity of flavor. After fermentation, the wine is matured in a combination of French oak barrels and stainless steel to preserve its vibrant fruit character while adding subtle complexity.

In the glass, Serafino Reserve Grenache showcases a brilliant ruby hue. The nose is an inviting bouquet of red berries, cherries, and raspberries, accented by hints of rose petals, white pepper, and gentle spice. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and silky, with layers of juicy red fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a touch of earthy minerality. The wine's balanced acidity and smooth finish make it both versatile and memorable, ideal for pairing with dishes like roasted lamb, duck confit, or a hearty vegetable stew.

Steve Maglieri, often called the “King of McLaren Vale,” is as much a storyteller as he is a winemaker. Known for his warm personality and infectious laugh, he loves sharing tales of his journey from a young Italian immigrant to a winemaking pioneer. He claims Grenache is his favorite grape because, like him, it thrives under pressure and shines brightest in the McLaren Vale sun.