Willunga 100 'The Hundred' Grenache 2013

Willunga 100 'The Hundred' Grenache 2013

  19:13    Stu.

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Dares to deceive - initially throws up a savoury intro, albeit with sweet accents. Soon making way for the floral (had me thinking pansies/peonies, a little rose) high notes, in many respects the calling card of Blewitt Springs, the sub-region from where the fruit is drawn.

Those sweeter accents make themselves known on the palate too: red fruit melange, augmented by a little spice. Although seeing no oak, it does have a little time sur lie, giving initially firm tannin with an underlying powdery feel.

It's all about balance, a nice touch background licorice, a nip of acid to give length a little boost. Nicely done. 91

Tasted on: Sunday 14th April, a Fruit transitioning to Root day
Source: Sample
Price: $30
Alcohol: 14.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://willunga100.com/

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BK Wines Sparks Grenache 2013

BK Wines Sparks Grenache 2013

  08:26    Stu.

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Scant information available on the production, other than 100% whole bunch. That much is apparent on introducing one's self to the wine, with stemmy/sappy elements immediately making themselves known. Background fruit in the mix, nested with a little spice and cherry bakewell character.

On entry, it's light and lithe before chalky tannin dominates. Drying the mouth out before moving to raspberry and a suggestion of darker, black fruit and a pop of cranberry acidity.

Intriguing tannin structure, dominating initially, subsiding with a little time - the wine was tasted over two days as per house rules - allowing fruit to express itself to a greater degree. It's an interesting approach to McLaren Vale, and Blewitt Springs Grenached, with the use of whole bunch overlaid on the light and elegant fruit present. 91+

Tasted on: Saturday 7th June, 
Source: Retail, Grand Central Cellars
Price: $50 ish
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://bkwines.com.au/

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