Bekkers McLaren Vale Grenache 2021 - from $79.99 a bottle

In their words -  Our quest to create a fine wine beacon for McLaren Vale means attention to the smallest details. Vineyard parcels are selected from our ‘artist’s palette’- the landscape of McLaren Vale- to capture aromatic spice, elegance and soft, silky texture; all underpinned by the generous flavours of McLaren Vale. In our opinion, Grenache is the variety with which McLaren Vale will stand proudest. Late ripening and medium bodied, Grenache augments the signature of vintage and vineyard more keenly than Shiraz.

Critics thoughts -  The red berry, cherry and a whisper of dark chocolate define the bouquet and palate of a totally delicious wine. All the flavours of the palate are those promised by the bouquet. It’s only 14% alc/vol and medium bodied; the superb balance guarantees a wine that can be drunk tonight and all steps of the 30 years to follow.  98 points The Weekend Australian

Wild berries, stalky brambles, liquorice and an earthy richness, the heady flavours swirling like a tempest. With fruit sourced from four sites across McLaren Vale, this wine has a complexity many single-site wines can’t achieve. A masterful, harmonious blend. Aged in old French puncheons for 16 months.  98 points Decanter