The Château Single Vineyard Grenache 2024

A single vineyard Barossa Grenache, the vineyard sitting next to Chateau Tanunda. A percentage of whole bunches were included in the fermentation and the wine saw a year maturing in older French oak puncheons.

At the moment, its predecessor takes the chequered flag in a photo finish but given time, expect this to lift. Deep crimson in colour, this is red fruit dominant, with cherries, cranberries, florals, cloves and dusty road notes. A little chocolate as well. This is intense, with good focus and silky tannins on a medium length finish. Half a dozen years will sail by. Lots to like here.

Jump right in, this grenache is swimming in lively, fresh flavour. Maintains a charming, easy going vibe, but it’s also got the stuffing for further ageing. That’s a win-win. Black pepper notes brighten the dark plum and cherry-berry fruits with crushed clove and spices. Tannins are supple - hence, the easy-going delivery – and black and red plum fruits shine on the palate enhanced by a spiciness that brings added depth. Builds weight through the finish, Impressive.
93pts
Drink: 2026-2033

Here is a grenache that's been designed very much in the modern idiom. It's medium-bodied and designed to capture all of the delightful perfumes of this variety, with those floral rose petal notes and some slightly peppery raspberry. It has a crunchy vibrancy about it on the palate, with those lifted red fruits bouncing through effortlessly to a long finish. Seamless and delicious. Give it a bit of a shake or decant before you drink, and this will open up nicely if you intend drinking in the short term.
Score: 92/100 Cellar: 10 years

Aromas of blueberry, satsuma plum, spice, earth and dried herbs. Darker fruited in flavour, plum, dark cherry, firm tannins and snappy acidity. Smart presence and life, long and layered.