Shottesbrooke

Bush Vine Grenache 2016

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  Vintage 2016
  95 points

A neat and convincing example of the lead that McLaren vale's grenaches have over those of other regions, exceptions such as Turkey Flat's Jimmy Watson winner agreed. This single vineyard has a deep sand over clay soil, and has gully breezes that produce a beautifully light to medium-bodied wine, with highly spiced red fruits and silky tannins. If you don't have pinot noir to hand at your local Chinese restaurant, this should do the trick to perfection.

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  Vintage 2016
  94 points

Fabulously ripe and perfumed, the bouquet shows sweet cherry, dark plum, mixed spice, thyme and hazelnut characters with a touch of gamey complexity. It is succulent and fleshy on the palate, offering terrific fruit power backed by gracefully smooth mouthfeel and polished tannins. A gorgeous rendition of the variety. At its best: now to 2022.