Yalumba Tri Centenary Grenache
| Vintage: | 2015 |
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| Description: | Winemaker Notes\r\n\r\n\r\nThe palate feels perfectly ripe and firm. Red satin textured fruit, sThere\u2019s a very direct feel to this grenache, from a parcel planted in the 1880\u2019s. The fresh, red-floral perfume and the raspberry and redcurrant aromas are so beautifully fresh. The palate has directness, intensity, focus and elegance with a very vibrant, gently tart red-fruit core. Holds long, pure and fresh succulent with bright acidity, a ferrous minerality and cherry juiciness saturating the stony notes that provide the wines firm base. \u00a0Although Yalumba boasts several far pricier wines than Tri-Centenary, this flagship for modern South Aussie Grenache is one of its finest, and it rewards those not keen on lengthy cellaring time. In the glass it appears translucent, a pale ruby hue. Despite some bottle age, it\u2019s still fresh. Breathe in aromas of freshly picked strawberries\u2014 stems and all\u2014cranberry, orange zest, warm earth and wild mushrooms. True to the variety, there\u2019s oodles of fruit here, which cascades onto the palate. It never feels confected, however. Bright acidity and fine, filigree tannins add texture and complexity to this joy-inducing wine. Drink now\u20132025.\r\nJames Suckling 96 Points \r\nWine Spectator 95 Points \r\nRobert Parker 91 Points\r\nAbout Yalumba Winery\r\nEstablished in 1849, Yalumba is Australia\u2019s most historic family owned wine company. It remains fiercely independent and extremely progressive through the generational ownership by the Hill-Smith family.\u00a0Yalumba\u2019s longevity and success is a result of patience, collaboration and progressive thinking. There is foresight to embrace the natural terroir to craft wines with individual character and a sense of purpose, a spirit to reinvest in the land upon which it operates and knowledge to behave as a leader in the industry. It is committed to sharing stories of provenance gathered over more than 168 years of history of family winemaking. Barossa is arguably the single most famous wine region in Australia. Barossa includes both Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, making it one of the only areas in Australia to have neighbouring warm and cool climate growing conditions. Yalumba is privileged to have access to some of the oldest vineyards in the world in Barossa Valley, including 1889 bush vine Grenache and 1908 Shiraz. At the inner sanctum of Coonawarra, on the prized terra rossa soil, lies Yalumba\u2019s Coonawarra estate, The Menzies Vineyard. Comprised predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon vines, this single vineyard is committed to growing premium quality fruit reflecting distinctive varietal characters of the region. Wrattonbully\u2019s cool climate, plentiful high quality artesian water and well drained terra rossa soils led wine companies to plant large areas of mainly red grape varieties.\r\nAt Yalumba we continually strive to reduce our impact on the environment, stay involved in our community, and make great wine with minimal intervention in the vineyard and in the winery. We are committed to sustainable practices, with the belief that the healthier and more biodiverse the vineyards are the better the wines will be. Yalumba has been developing its own sustainable viticulture program since the mid 1990s, promoting the economic production of quality grapes. For every hectare of vineyard we own, we have at least one hectare of native vegetation. Our winemaking philosophy and practice means that our wines are made with the least intervention possible but with as much knowledge, confidence and expertise as possible. We want our wines to show their provenance and natural appellation \u2013 whether it be a single site, a variety or blend, or a personal style. At Yalumba we have been making wine utilising \u2018wild yeast\u2019 for over 20 years. We believe that the success and consistency that we have with wild ferments is a direct result of healthy biodiverse vineyards.\u00a0All Yalumba wines are 100% vegan since the 2012 vintage, elevating our wines to a safe and ethical choice. Becoming vegan came from the desire to make wines of conviction that taste of provenance and natural appellation; and that ultimately represent quality. |
| Price: | $ 49.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from BASSER’S Fine Wine
| Address: |
6240 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 954-840-3122 |
First added to 1000 Corks on September 24, 2020.
