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| Drinking window: Drink between 2013 and 2020 (based on 8 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.6 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 14 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by mphatic on 8/28/2022: Screwcap, 14.5% alc. Vibrant dark red- fuchsia.
Nose of red licorice/star anise, boiled lollies, cherry, raspberries, plum. Toasted spices and pan juices in the distance.
Slippery, round, and generous in the mouth, very soft, fine tannins. Alcohol is a little distracting now, but not overtly. Pretty good sweet fruited length, however it lacks the tannin and acid to move from enjoyable drinking to excellent wine of its type.
Opinion: Not falling over given the surplus of fruit, but with fading tannins I don’t see this looking better than it does now. Day 5 update: surprisingly this is still powering on. Will live a while. (222 views) | | | Tasted by LindsayM on 5/29/2021 & rated 90 points: From the back label Old vine Grenache 1946 , handpicked partial whole bunch wild yeast unfixed and unfiltered 100 dozen made
Vintage conditions heatwave conditions in Nov 2009 resulted in vet low yields
Colour pale ruby slight bricking , slightly cloudy 14/15
Nose as commented earlier a bit of funk on the nose smoky bramble , whole bunch stalkyness , reductive which does partial clear after 24 hours dark fruit dark cherries plum , wild raspberries, dusty tannins interesting complexity as a result of aging 28/30
Palate med bodied , flavours from the nose , very savoury but not bitter , velvety mouthfeel ,dusty tannins , long finish 39/44
Overall my first Head Grenache will some age . It did change for the better on Day 1 IMHO 9/11 (625 views) | | | Tasted by mphatic on 7/15/2020: Screwcap, 14.5% alc. Dark crimson with youthful highlights.
Smoky, brambly, and savoury red with a stalky influence. Opens up very reductive, however after a day it clears up and emerges beautifully. Raspberry, star anise and some dark spices come to the fore.
Resolved, dusty tannins. Has a real presence on the palate, yet retains excellent balance and composure. Impressive length. Relatively lean through the mid-palate, it then fans out at the back.
Opinion: A lesson on how to do whole bunch fermentation well. It’s difficult to take my nose away from the glass, however the moreish palate helps. Could very well age further, maybe even another decade, however it’s showing so well now; why risk it. I’ll be drinking over the next 5 years. Give it a decant and go. (534 views) | | | Tasted by Avid Wino on 5/2/2020 & rated 94 points: A small sip goes a long way with this. Prodigious length and spread in the mouth. Raspberry, pan juices, baking spices, touches of stalk and redskin lolly, fine sandy tannin. Superb. (681 views) | | | Tasted by Michael Brooks on 10/24/2019 & rated 92 points: Beautiful nose and rich palette of raspberries and mint (742 views) | | | Tasted by mphatic on 9/13/2019: Screwcap, 14.5% alc.
Deep dark red-black. Some sediment thrown.
Blue fruited with licorice and a gentle herbal complexity from the whole bunch addition.
Beautifully balanced in the mouth. Dusty tannins, a light seasoning of nutty oak. Deceptive; comes across simple but builds presence and complexity with air.
Opinion: Really smashable wine, yet it reveals something new at each sip. Drinking well after 4 days open. Drinking well now and should hold in this state for a number of years. Lovely. (405 views) | | | Tasted by mphatic on 10/23/2015: Screwcap, 14.5% alc. Magnificent glowing crimson hue.
Bright raspberry fruit initially up front, but with air the aromas take on a deeper, earthier, minerally aroma. Pan juices too. Alcohol makes it known slightly on the nose, but it isn’t distracting. The ever so slightly herbal, but really only savoury, whole bunch aromas begin to open up with air. Also some 5-spice.
Similar flavours flow through to the palate. Raspberry dominates and carries the wine’s impressive length. Only light-medium bodied but is has impressive composed power. Hints of becoming more savoury with time. Sandy tannins and a good acid balance make this wine very complete. Alcohol doesn’t make itself known in the mouth.
Opinion: Very nice grenache that veers to the side of savouriness rather than confectionary. Excellent value for money. Glad I have more. Try again in 3 years. (288 views) | | | Tasted by Avid Wino on 4/5/2014 & rated 90 points: Notes similar to when tried in 2011. I'd only add, balance of this bottle was less than ideal. Don't let this warm too much, or the 14.5% alcohol sticks out. Below 15 degrees or so, wonderful. (1176 views) | | | Tasted by ticklenow1 on 11/22/2011 & rated 90 points: Everything is there to suggest that this Grenache will age well for a Barossa example. Way too young at the moment and leave for at least 4 years. (1625 views) | | | Tasted by Avid Wino on 8/27/2011 & rated 93 points: Fragrant nose, gorgeous ripe red fruits, raspberry and cherry, very fine tannins, perfectly balanced, long finish. Tastes delicious. (1618 views) | | | Tasted by sultana on 7/8/2011 & rated 94 points: This is top notch Grenache. Very soft and supple. Highly fragrant. Loads of fresh fruit flavours. Not overly confected like Barossa Grenache can be. I think it will improve after its had time to settle. Still a very young wine. (1607 views) | | | Tasted by chatters on 5/5/2011: Wine-Ark Cellar Club Tasting 5 - May 2011 - Moorooduc, Head Wines, Patrick of Coonawarra (Roof Terrace Australian Museum): Nose: Red berry fruit and red currant, coffee, white pepper and slightly floral
Mouth: Jammy slightly burnt red fruit, medium finish and medium acidity. (1957 views) |
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