d'Arenberg Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2016

2016 d’ARENBERG THE DERELICT VINEYARD GRENACHE  WINEMAKER: Chest Osborner REGION: McLaren Vale, South AustraliaVARIETALS: GrenacheMATURATION: 12 months in seasoned French oak barriquesANALYSIS:  14.5% alc/vol  |  TA: 6.5 g/L  |  pH: 3.42    WINEMAKING: The low-yielding Grenache fruit was hand-picked, and after gentle crushing in the ‘Demoisy’ crusher, separate parcels were fermented in traditional headed-down open fermenters. These batches remain separate until fi nal blending. Gentle pressing took place in 19th century basket-presses with fermentation completed in barrels. The barrel ferments are aged on lees, there is no racking until fi nal blending and no fi ning or fi ltration. TASTING NOTES: Generous fruits on the nose that are hallmarks of d’Arenberg Grenache: blueberry, plum, and mulberry. Intertwined with loads of exotic spicy notes, fl oral edges and underlying rustic, earthy line. Fine, gritty tannins and vibrant acid help to complete a complex, food-friendly wine. CRITICAL ACCL