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97 Points
Decanter World Wine Awards Best Grenache in Show
Winner of 7 Gold Medals at International Wine Shows
One of the foremost Austrlaian Grenaches
Trophy - Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 - Best Wine in Show
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Description
The Heirloom Vineyards Alcala McLaren Vale Grenache was produced from Heirlooms best McLaren Vale Vineyard whose clones and viticulture embody the very best in cutting edge but old school viticulture and winemaking. Hand tended vines, whole-bunch fermented, basket pressed and stored in French oak barrels from bespoke coopers.
The plushness and generosity of the grenache fruit is brilliantly displayed across the palate, but it is also brilliantly offset by plating tannins and an in-and-out running acidity. All of these qualities crash balletically together at the end of the palate, as if a well-practised circus troupe: cherried fruits, puckering tannins, and piquant acidity. Whole bunch extended maceration, integrated and balanced with fruit.
This wine is suitable for vegans.
AWARDS - Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 – Best Wine in Show - International Wine Challenge UK 2023 – Gold Medal - Royal Queensland Wine Show 2023- Gold - Melbourne International Wine Show 2023- Gold 95Pts - Royal Sydney Wine Show 2023- Gold 95 Points - Royal Perth Wine Show 2023 – Gold Medal - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2023- Gold
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper
Palate:Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco
Food Pairings:
Pork
Red Meat
Description
The Heirloom Vineyards Alcala McLaren Vale Grenache was produced from Heirlooms best McLaren Vale Vineyard whose clones and viticulture embody the very best in cutting edge but old school viticulture and winemaking. Hand tended vines, whole-bunch fermented, basket pressed and stored in French oak barrels from bespoke coopers.
The plushness and generosity of the grenache fruit is brilliantly displayed across the palate, but it is also brilliantly offset by plating tannins and an in-and-out running acidity. All of these qualities crash balletically together at the end of the palate, as if a well-practised circus troupe: cherried fruits, puckering tannins, and piquant acidity. Whole bunch extended maceration, integrated and balanced with fruit.
This wine is suitable for vegans.
AWARDS - Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 – Best Wine in Show - International Wine Challenge UK 2023 – Gold Medal - Royal Queensland Wine Show 2023- Gold - Melbourne International Wine Show 2023- Gold 95Pts - Royal Sydney Wine Show 2023- Gold 95 Points - Royal Perth Wine Show 2023 – Gold Medal - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2023- Gold
The plushness and generosity of the grenache fruit is brilliantly displayed across the palate, but it is also brilliantly offset by plating tannins and an in-and-out running acidity. All of these qualities crash balletically together at the end of the palate, as if a well-practised circus troupe: cherried fruits, puckering tannins, and piquant acidity. Whole bunch extended maceration, integrated and balanced with fruit.
This wine is suitable for vegans.
AWARDS - Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 – Best Wine in Show - International Wine Challenge UK 2023 – Gold Medal - Royal Queensland Wine Show 2023- Gold - Melbourne International Wine Show 2023- Gold 95Pts - Royal Sydney Wine Show 2023- Gold 95 Points - Royal Perth Wine Show 2023 – Gold Medal - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2023- Gold
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper
Palate:
Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco
Food Pairings:
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper
Palate:
Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco
Food Pairings:
Pork
Red Meat
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