2024 Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache

Juicy, rich and powerful with a long super succulent finish.

This old vine Grenache was crafted from three blocks on Yalumba’s Tri-Centenary Vineyard, planted in 1929, 1949 and 1979 located in the tiny Barossa Valley sub region of Vine Vale. The three blocks were wild fermented together with 30% whole bunch fruit. Maturation took place in older French oak puncheons for a period of 6 months.
Semi translucent dark red core with black shaded edges and a vibrant crimson red hue. Captivating red to dark raspberry, red liquorice and cherry scents evolve from the glass with ample intensity. Spicy clove, scorched earth and peppered fennel elements lend further interest. Juicy dark raspberry, liquorice and ripe dark cherry fruits engulf the mouth. Outstanding richness and power with vanillin spice, subtle clove, earth and peppered dried herb elements also chiming in. Underlyingly crunchy acidity with silky smooth tannins and a long super succulent finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews….
Consistently one of my favourite Australian Grenache, and each year I look forward to seeing what it reveals. In this case, the season was very good and it comes from old vines planted in 1929 and 1949. The colour is quite pale crimson, and the body more light than medium. But the aromas are just the start. Strawberry, rose petal, a little spice, raspberry, and a touch of dried herb. The palate is so vibrant and red-fruited, with a crunchy fine acidity sustaining that slightly fleshy, plush, velvety smooth mid-palate. I’m loving it. Drink 2025 – 2032.
95 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com

Yalumba do good things with grenache, that's for sure. This sandy soils of Vine Vale at the base of the Eastern Range are just perfect for the variety, too. They coax the high tones and detail out of the variety that I just love. Supple red cherry, dark plum and raspberry fruits cut with exotic spice, subtle bunchy nuance, cola, gingerbread, citrus blossom and earth. Savoury and great drinking with powdery tannin and tail of raspberry, red cherry and spice. Drink by 2035.
94 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion