{"product_id":"clarendon-hills-domaine-clarendon-grenache-2023","title":"Clarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Grenache 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA perfumed, old-vine Grenache that captures the freshness and sandy finesse of Blewitt Springs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Grenache 2023 is made from 100% old-vine Grenache sourced from declassified parcels of the estate’s three proprietary Blewitt Springs vineyards in McLaren Vale. The fruit comes from a region renowned for deep sandy soils and some of Australia’s oldest Grenache plantings. The cool 2023 La Niña season delivered unusually long ripening conditions, preserving vivid aromatics and bright natural acidity. Lavender, rose, cherry, cranberry, blood orange and raspberry form the core of the wine’s aromatic profile. The result is a fragrant and expressive Grenache that combines generous fruit with the precision and restraint associated with Clarendon Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is matured for 18 months in tightly grained French oak ranging from four to ten years of age before being bottled without fining or filtration. The palate is medium-bodied and energetic, showing raspberry, pomegranate and forest berries supported by fine, talc-like tannins. Savoury elements of dried herbs, spice, dark chocolate and subtle earthy notes add complexity beneath the vibrant red fruit. Bright acidity keeps the wine fresh and flowing despite its depth and concentration. At 14% ABV, it finishes with excellent persistence, combining juicy red fruit, floral lift and finely structured tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Perfumed, floral and fruit-driven\u003cbr\u003eLavender, rose, blackberry, raspberry, cherry and cranberry with violet, dark chocolate and subtle dried-herb complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Juicy, vibrant and finely structured\u003cbr\u003eRed and purple berries are carried by bright natural acidity, fine-grained tannins and savoury notes of herbs and warm spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Fresh, persistent and polished\u003cbr\u003eRaspberry, pomegranate, floral notes and gentle spice linger through a clean, energetic and finely textured finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cem\u003ePerfumed aromas of blackberries, mulberry bush, dark chocolate and violets. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity, showing pomegranate, raspberry puree and fresh herbs. Great value. Drink or hold.\u003c\/em\u003e” — Ryan Montgomery, James Suckling, 93 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe entry level, if you will, made from declassified fruit\/wine from the three proprietary Blewitt Springs sites. The trajectory here is for brighter styles, though the graph curve is gradual. The house style remains, and there is no harm in that, given its history. Expect a deeply red-fruited, slightly meaty style, moody with sultry florals, black cherry, dried herbs and warmed whole brown spices. It’s a fine introduction to the Clarendon Hills oeuvre, and at a more than fair tariff.\u003c\/em\u003e” — Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion, 93 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThis is a powerful, inky rendition of this wine—and one not to be taken lightly. This is a whole lot of wine for the money.\u003c\/em\u003e” — Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate, 93 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Clarendon Hills\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Grenache\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eState - South Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion - McLaren Vale\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2023\u003cbr\u003eABV - 14.5%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarendon Hills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44614482296919,"sku":"CL-HILL-DC-GREN-23","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/b0fc8224-8a9e-4c6d-bc05-1ca6463c65a2.webp?v=1793851062","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/clarendon-hills-domaine-clarendon-grenache-2023","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}