2022 In Praise Of Shadows Grenache

Let the good times roll with this cracking McLaren Vale Grenache.
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
11 Reviews

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McLaren Vale and Grenache go together like apple & pie, sun & sand, and Vegemite & toast. Two things that are great on their own, yet much better together (except Vegemite, that’s a bit gross on its own).

Another fantastic example of this combo here from In Praise of Shadows; Blewitt Springs and Clarendon sub-regions combine in this mid-weighted, pretty Grenache. It's full of all the character we’ve come to love from this variety out of the Vale, and then some.

Herbal, floral, with fine dusty tannin, red-fruit, spice, the full Grenache shopping basket. We may have said it before, but we’ll say it again; McLaren Vale Grenache is so hot right now, it’s like Hansel.

A blend of 3 beautiful family vineyards: 38% Springs Hill (Blewitt Springs) / 29% Jericho (Blewitt Springs) / 33% Smart (Clarendon)
Vibrant profile with spiced cherry, thyme, sage and maraschino notes, whilst elegant in style there is a nervy intensity paired with sandy tannin weaving through layers of savoury and complex fruit. A case of ‘looks can be deceiving’, as the gentle red hues give little indication of the energy eager to dance across your palate…
Dry grown - Handpicked - minimal intervention - seasoned oak - whole bunch - carbonic maceration - unfined - unfiltered - vegan friendly

Region: McLaren Vale, SA
Blend: Grenache (100%)
ABV: 13.50%
Closure: 750ml
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94 Points - "Bright and frisky, strawberry, fresh raspberry, mint and aniseed. Medium-bodied at most, cranberry acidity, a lot of energy, dusty peppery tannin, maybe at the expense of concentration, but gee it’s a lively and good wine to drink. Bright, tight, and very frisky. Great drinking." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

89 Points - "Picked on the earlier side, risking a marginal greenness, this is a frisky grenache destined for a brisk chill and early drinking. The thumbprint of Rob Macke, the maker, is firm. A briary meander of whole-bunch infused tannins splay notes of dill and mint across a frisky mid-palate, light-ish of feel and brimming with forested pine and red-fruit accents. Good fun." - Ned Goodwin MW (Halliday Wine Companion)

Customer Reviews

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 11 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 9 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
11 reviews
  • MG
    Malcolm G.
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    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    I don’t care about $5

    a great food pairing wine I’m looking for

    I reordered after the first 2 bottles if that tells you something.

    Light body understated drinking for summer.

    The label is cool.

  • CM
    Chrissie M.
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    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Thoroughly drinkable

    This medium bodied grenache is well balanced, savoury and delicious. Not super exciting but a highly quaffable drop.

  • CM
    Chrissie M.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Delicious reliable grenache

    A really dependable drop. Exactly what you want from a grenache

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In Praise Of Shadows

Inspired by the Japanese literary masterpiece of the same name, In Praise of Shadows is, for want of a better term, a philosophical wine passion project from Brett Trewartha and winemaker Rob Mack.

Their range is sourced from established vineyards around McLaren Vale, many of which are certified organic and bioydnamic.

The philosophical aspect is centred around simplicity and natural energy - the wines are lo-fi, vegan-friendly, unfined, unfiltered, and are a true reflection of the natural environment in which they were the born.

Beautiful vineyard setting - McLaren Vale, SA In Praise Of Shadows

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