Aphelion Trenerry Grenache

Variety: Grenache

Country of Origin:

Region: McLaren Vale

Vintage: 2021

Award:

• Ned Goodwin MW : 94 Points 

  The lightest and most ethereal of the single-vineyard explorations. Onkaparinga Hills. Fermented wild as 100% whole bunches before pressing to large-format French oak, as is the wont here. Orange macerated with cinnamon. Pink grapefruit. Clove. Dill pickle. Orangina. Cranberry. The tannins, diaphanous and frisky, etching the gums while eking out the long finish. This is more nebbiolo of feel than pinot, grenache's stylistic brethren. I would argue that while fascinating, it could use some mid-palate stuffing and a smidge more physiological ripeness in its strive toward completion. Delicious all the same.

  James Halliday Wine Companion 2023