2025 Grenache Nouveau

Grampians Grenache — Made for Right Now Beaujolais by spirit, Grampians by postcode. This 100% Grenache isn’t here to be analysed — it’s here to be poured. Bright, bouncy and built for early drinking, it’s the bottle you open without checking the occasion first. A Symphony of Flavours Pours a soft crimson and leaps from the glass with lifted red cherry, raspberry and a curl of violet. Sip and you’ll find darker cherry layered with fennel seed, that signature Grampians black pepper, and a whisper of roasted spice. Savoury on the edges, juicy through the middle, structured at the finish — but never too serious to enjoy. Food That’s Made for It Chill it down on a stinker of a summer day and let it rip. Think street food, smoky BBQ, anything you eat with your hands. The peppery, savoury notes lift the casual stuff; the fruit keeps it loose and lively. Why It Stands Out Early-drinking joy — a burst of cherry energy that wins you over from sip one. Depth in simplicity — savoury edges and fennel intrigue that feel effortless, not engineered. Elegant structure — dry and firm to finish, juicy from start to end. Perfect for… First dates, last-minute gatherings, “is it wine o’clock?” moments. Sharing over finger food — tacos, bao buns, fresh olives, pizza. Cracking open without ceremony. (Bonus points for a slight chill.) 93pts - Campbell Mattinson