2023 Frederick Stevenson Grenache

Steve Crawford works with some great old vineyards across the Barossa Valley, with the Hongell Grenache coming from a vineyard just to the south of the historic Barossa sub-region of Tanunda.

It was made with 30% whole bunches and old oak. Steve looks to capture the personality of each vineyard he works from, here he's done a top notch job.

It's Barossa Grenache with a different look. It's bright, crunchy, and wickedly drinkable. Grenache fans with a penchant for original expressions of the variety should get on this, particularly as volumes are limited.

94 points
"Red fruit, cranberry, white pepper, dried herb and rosehip, a little orange peel. A lighter bodied style, crisp and lively, fine dusty and peppery grip, a light amaro tang to it gives it a cool alpine character, with a crisp red fruited finish of brightness and excellent length. Beautifully made with a distinctly Italianate (Pelaverga springs to mind) quality to it. I’m all about this. What a great drink!"
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)