Tournon Landsborough Vineyard Grenache 2016

Tournon Landsborough Vineyard Grenache is a red wine produced by Tournon, an Australian outpost of the celebrated French stalwart of the Rhone Valley, Marc Charpoutier. The Grenache grapes for this wine are sourced from the Landsborough Vineyard, which is located along the contours of the Landsborough Valley at 400m of elevation in the central Victorian region of the Pyrenees. a prime appellation known for its ideal growing conditions. The higher altitude gives this wine freshness and aromatic lift. It is akin to the new wave styles of Spanish Garnacha from the mountains and less like the heavier examples of Australian Grenache from McLaren Vale. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by a month-long vatting time for maximum extraction and aging in neutral tanks for a year. The resulting wine is a lifted, aromatic Grenache with a full-bodied, velvety texture. It is a perfect choice for Pinot Noir enthusiasts seeking to try something different.