Yalumba, Samuel’s Collection Bush Vine Grenache, Barossa, South Australia 2019

Old bush vines from contract growers as well as 'younger’ Tri-Centenary Vineyard vines from 1929 bring a strong regional and varietal stamp to this medium-bodied Grenache. It reveals vivid red berry aromas of raspberry pips and cherry but with a light prick of tannin and rose petal, anise, sandalwood and a lick of mint, it is complex, not just fruity. A kirsch note warms the finish, overtaking the detail a little, but there's lots to like.