MMAD Grenache 2021

MMAD Grenache is made with a hands-off approach, looking for varietal character, purity and freshness. However it is also true to its region (arguably the best spot in the country for Grenache) and reflects the warm site and sandy soils. As such, the 2021 Grenache is a medium bodied wine, with a reasonably deep hue and primary fruit aromas. It's been made with a restrained 10% whole bunch and no new oak. Like with the Chenin, concrete tanks for fermentation have been used to enhance the texture and create an 'airiness' to the wine which is really evident to me. Aromas seem lifted and particularly vibrant, with red fruit and red florals including dried rose petal. The ironstone component of the soil brings a ferrous, earth-derived component to this which I particularly like. And its age-worthiness, it will live for a long time! - Ches Cook, FWC.