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Clarendon Hills

Clarendon Hills Kangarilla Grenache (Old Vines)

Name: Clarendon Hills Kangarilla Grenache (Old Vines)
Brand: Clarendon Hills
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Australia, McLaren Vale

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Clarendon Hills Kangarilla Grenache (Old Vines) is a premium wine produced by Clarendon Hills, a renowned winery in South Australia. The grapes are sourced from old vines grown in the Kangarilla appellation, known for its unique terroir and ideal growing conditions. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, with a focus on preserving the natural flavors and aromas of the grapes. The result is a rich and complex wine with a deep ruby color, intense aromas of red fruits, and a silky smooth texture. This Grenache is a perfect example of the elegance and finesse that can be achieved with old vines and careful winemaking.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Clarendon Hills Kangarilla Grenache (Old Vines) is a delightfully complex and balanced wine.It has a deep ruby colour, with aromas of ripe red fruits, herbs, and spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with a pleasingly smooth and supple texture. The flavors are of ripe raspberry and blackberry, with notes of pepper, herbs, and spice. The lengthy finish is lush and inviting, with a hint of earthiness and a hint of complexity. This is an exceptional Grenache, and a great example of a wine that has been made with care and attention to detail.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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2054

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Grenache

ORIGINS

Winery: Clarendon Hills

Region: McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is an important wine-producing region in the Fleurieu Peninsula, south of Australian. It is renowned for its award-winning Shiraz, as well as other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. McLaren Vale has a long and proud history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the region in 1838. The region’s first commercial winery, Bleasdale, was established in 1850, and the region has been producing quality wines ever since. In the early 1900s, McLaren Vale was one of the most important wine regions in Australia, and it continues to be a major player in the Australian wine industry today.

CUSTOMER RATING

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