Barossa Valley, South Australia, AustraliaThe last time I tasted the 2014 was 18 months ago, so was happy to revisit this special Yalumba red. Old Barossa bush vine grenache, from vines planted between 1898 and 1972, were crushed as separate parcels, mostly destemmed, and utilize wild yeast to kick off fermentation. Some bunches were left on skins for three months, after which all went to barrel for maturation. An alluring, lifted floral note leads throughout, with perfumed plum, fresh cassis and wild blueberry that stretches along the palate. An herbal mustard seed note that I always get in this particular wine is still strong, here joined by highly perfumed iris and a fine dusting of white pepper. Tannins are finely sticky, in perfect proportion to the density of the fruit. Tasting lovely now, and will continue to hold for a few years yet.Tasted: 13 February 2017Tasted by: Prices:
NS
$22.00
750ml
SK
$24.00
750ml
QC
$19.00
750ml
SAQ
BC
$28.00
750ml
private wine shops
Producer: Yalumba Wine CompanyDistributors: Negociants International Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc. Grape: Grenache Noir/GarnachaCSPC: 531228UPC: 009311789081847
Barossa Valley, South Australia, AustraliaWhen treated with respect - especially in old vine examples like this - grenache can be quite outstanding. Mustard seed, wild herbs, heady cherry at first whiff, carrying through to the bright palate where joined with light medicinal raspberry, morello cherry, blood orange, bramble and a wave of kirsch. Nice lift of acidity, easily carrying the lightly sticky, grainy tannins of youth. Lovely start, will continue to smoothen out and knit together with time.Tasted: 06 October 2015Tasted by: Prices:
NS
$22.00
750ml
SK
$24.00
750ml
QC
$19.00
750ml
SAQ
BC
$28.00
750ml
private wine shops
Producer: Yalumba Wine CompanyDistributors: Negociants International Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc. Grape: Grenache Noir/GarnachaCSPC: 531228UPC: 009311789081847
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