2022 Kilikanoon Prodigal Grenache, Clare Valley

The fruit comes from the Watervale subregion of Clare Valley. It's a deep and full grenache, lashed with ripe raspberry, tart cherry, licorice, salty herbs and lavender oil scents, the palate more of the same, distinctly spicy, dashed with cinnamon and pepper elements. There's a brightness under the more potent fruit character, a pleasing lift in the mesh of that ripeness and daring spice. It feels even, good to drink, supple and flows well. A lingering fruit and spice finish appeals. The golf clap is out.

92 points Mike Bennie winecompanion.com.au

Each fruit parcel was harvested and kept separate throughout the winemaking process until final assemblage. Small open topped fermenters were used, the fruit remaining on skins until completely dry before basket pressing to seasoned French hogheads and allowed to mature in the cellar for 15 months. The final blend being bottled both unfined and unfiltered,

Brick red in colour with youthful crimson hues. Lifted aromas of dark cherries, pot pourri, subtle smoky oak notes and marzipan feature strongly on the nose.