Yalumba Tri-Cententary Grenache (Grant Thornton Southlake Dinner)

This single vineyard Grenache has been crafted from grapes sourced from a two acre block in the Yalumba Tri-Centenary Vineyard. Located in the heart of the Barossa Valley, this block comprises 820 gnarly old bush vines that were planted in 1889. The vineyard features deep, sandy loam layers underlain with red-brown clay. With careful management, dry grown vines on these soils can consistently produce outstanding quality fruit.

Tasting Notes: Striking floral aromas, complex and intriguing. Wild cherries, raspberries and pomegranates are entwined with orange zest, pepper, spices and hints of cedar. The hallmark of this wine is 250 day post-ferment maceration which imparts incredibly silky texture and refinement to the palate, creating a textural wine with depth, structure, vibrant acidity and defined tannins. Stunning now, it will gradually evolve over the medium term.