2003 Twelve Staves Grenache

The colour is not impressive. Brick red colour with brick red hue. Medium body. Relatively subdued nose of raspberry and spice followed by a liquorice end note. The palate is the big plus of this wine – the mouth feel is generous. Flavours of ripe raspberry, spice and dark chocolate. Excellent length. Fine, dry tannins. Very long aftertaste of raspberry, dark chocolate and spice.
Cellar 2-3 years (2007-2008)
Alc/Vol: 15.8%

First tasted:
This Grenache is made from vines planted in the 1920’s. Very deep crimson colour with deep crimson hue. Top notes of raspberry followed by leather and spice, finishing with a liquorice endnote. Generous mouthfeel – flavours of chocolate, prune and raspberry. Fine dryish tannins. Aftertaste of prune, raspberry and leather.
RATING: 87
VALUE: XXXX