D’Arenberg Derelict Vineyard Grenache (Old Vine) – 2012

Deliciously fresh, balanced, raspberry and chocolate flavoured Grenache from one of the oldest vineyards in McLaren Vale.
This wine demonstrates both a depth of flavour and complexity, along with a
prettiness, that only exceptional Grenache can achieve. The nose is bursting with
aromas of mixed flowers, cherries, mulberries and purple plums. A secondary
layer of more earthy, exotic notes put a real stamp on this wine. Ground nutmeg, Italian cured meats and freshly turned soil are a testament to the minimal intervention in the vineyard, the age of the vines and the great sites that those vines have been
planted on. The palate is textured and full flavoured. More sweet fruits accompanied
by the raft of savoury notes are carried through the palate on a fine yet gritty
tannin structure. These tannins, along with the bright natural acidity, lead the wine to a
long and lingering finish.