Australia

McLaren Vale

Medium

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The 80-year-old vineyard owner follows Taras’s instructions to handpick the berries very early, but still thinks his Grenache is being used as a sparkling wine base – underlining that the Fugazi approach was a unique departure from the norm. Pale cherry hues identify a lean wine that bounces lightly on its toes. The great trick is that its slender body accentuates greater palate length, drawing you deeper into its flavour nuances. Importantly, age hasn’t wearied the nervy energy that makes this an exciting drink from the moment it hits the mouth.

Grenache / Garnacha

Ochota Barrels, Fugazi Grenache, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia, 2012

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The 80-year-old vineyard owner follows Taras’s instructions to handpick the berries very early, but still thinks his Grenache is

Ochota Barrels, Fugazi Grenache, McLaren Vale, 2012

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