2023 Robert Oatley Finisterre Grenache

Rich and succulent with polished yet sturdily built tannins and a sense of freshness across the long finish.

Sourced from vines with an average age of 80 years old with maturation taking place in older large format French oak. Deep dark red core with black tinged edges and a red to dark red hue. Spicy red raspberry and red liquorice aromas are trailed by some subtle vanilla, dried herb, crushed rock and pepper notes. Rich, succulent dark raspberry, liquorice and ripe cherry fruits flood the mouth with notions of vanillin spice, crushed rock and pepper the undercard. Polished yet sturdily built tannin structure with a sense of freshness across the long, juicy finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews…..
From Blewitt Springs’ Loulakis vineyard off 80-year-old bush vines. This spent six months in old, large format oak. Rollicking red fruits and musky, rosy florals in a tenor range, reflecting the chill season and the relatively early picking theme of this cuvée to retain fruitful verve and drive. It’s supple and finely tannic, and a very neat, well-constructed wine; polished, but with a distinct grenache revival feel. Drink by 2031.
94 Points
Marcus Ellis - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion