Adelina Estate Grenache 2024

Adelina Estate Grenache 2024 100% Grenache from the Adelina Block 2, 80+ year old vines planted on grey sandy loam over clay at 460m above sea level. Destemmed - 50% berries crushed, fermented in concrete with 20 days maceration. 19 months ageing in Drunk Turtle amphora. This is one of those wines that’s more about the feel of it than the flavours. It’s fine and clear, almost delicate with pumice stone tannin grip and balanced soft acidity. Strawberry, dried herbs and flowers, almond and fennel. There’s a dusty spiciness to it as well along with a discreet clay-like and nutty earthiness. There’s almost an alpine Nebbiolo character about it. So lovely. 95 points. Gary Walsh, Wine Front. A pretty, plush and bright grenache, leaning into the flavour potential of Clare Valley with compact, fine and sleek tannins. A load of dark cherry, bright strawberry, woody spice, some earthiness, a touch of new leather and grunty, ferrous elements, all of which feel dosed with Italianate herbs. A suppleness and yet shape from lacy, silty tannins. Elegance in its way. 94 points. Mike Bennie, Wine Companion.