2022 Henschke George 5th Grenache, Barossa Valley

 An absolutely cracking Barossa Grenache. Line this up next to some top Rhône examples of this variety and it will immediately become obvious what stunning value this is having spend eight months in seasoned French oak. This is a pale yet vibrant purple. For the nose, think strawberries and cream, spices, florals, bay leaves and red fruits. Excellent focus here, through to a very fine, if ever-so-slightly grainy tannins. Showing great length, this is harmonious, approachable and surely destined for a long life of ten years in any decent cellar. Delicious

95 points Ken Gargett winepilot.com

A detailed, ginger-spiced rendition of grenache that offers pure red cherry and raspberry fruit tones, edged with notes of citrus blossom, red licorice, earth, gingerbread, rose petal and earth. There is a sense of space and light shining in on the fruit here, a detail to the red fruits and spice, an increase in clarity if you like. Poised with a lovely spiced red-fruit wash, powdered stone tannins and a minerally cadence.

94 points Special Value Dave Brookes winecompanion.com.au