2023 Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Old Vine Grenache

Rich, flamboyant and powerful with energetic acidity and a muscular tannin framework.

Deep black dark red colour with a vibrant purple red hue. Enchanting the olfactory senses are aromas of dark raspberry, dark to black cherry and liquorice complimented by some dark chocolate, vanillin earth and peppered herb notes. Flamboyant and rich, the medium bodied palate is swamped with succulent raspberry, liquorice and dark chocolate fruits. Energetic acidity and a muscular tannin framework provide definition. Vanillin spice, dark cherry and peppered herb elements extend across the back half. Concentrated and powerful, it has a long deeply fruited yet quite lively finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews….
The 2023 Blewitt Springs Grenache is an aromatic, floral, red-fruited affair, shaped by abundant, sandy tannins in the mouth and tailing out over a long finish. This is supple, saturating and silky in the mouth, delivering all of the pleasure and satisfaction that Grenache (especially Grenache from McLaren Vale) is wont to do. There are notes of garden rose, pink peppercorn, red licorice, raspberry, cherry and blood orange. This is a marvelous wine, my favorite of the Clarendon Hills Grenaches in this vintage. A superstar. The tannins are the highlight—they create chew and shape—despite the fruit being marvelous. 14% alcohol, sealed under Diam. Drink 2025-2038.
96 Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

Fragrant, in a spicy way, fruits deep red and black, tar and a rugged, ferrous rockiness, with clove, black pepper, star anise, brown cardamom, red and purple florals and soused citrus peel. It’s not unusual here, but this really needs ample air to show its best. It has less heft than the Onkaparinga, but still plenty of power and structure, plus a supple viscosity across the palate. As said, air is needed, with floral notes filtering out and a greater sense of levity. Cellar for a couple of years to begin with or decant and stand for a half a day. Drink by 2033.
95 Points
Marcus Ellis - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

Vibrant purple fruit with layers of blackberries, bitter chocolate, violets and raspberries on the nose. The medium-bodied palate shows refined tannins and balanced acidity that lead into a savory, herbal finish. Poised and polished. Drink or hold.
94 Points
JamesSuckling.com