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Six tip-top easy-drinking reds that perfectly capture the modern Barossa Valley.
- 2023 Cirillo Vincent Grenache
- 2023 Les Fruits Gonzo Cinsault Grenache
- 2023 Whistler Divergent S.M.G
- 2022 Head Red Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2021 Torzi Matthews Vigna Cantina Negro Amaro
- 2021 Spinifex Syrah
2023 Cirillo Vincent Grenache
The Cirillo Vincent Grenache is, year after year, one of the country's best-value Grenache. It's also a homage to Marco's father, who passed down all of his winemaking knowledge (spanning 8 generations!) down to him.
Vincent is a charismatic character, just like his maker. It bucks the trend of big, sweet, oaky Barossa Grenache and sits firmly in the bright, cheery and gluggable camp.
A portion of whole bunches give it a lifted perfume and silky texture, while the use of older French oak and stainless steel ensure this is a lot brighter and bouncier than many of its Barossa counterparts.
Exceedingly easy drinking and tremendous value.
2023 Les Fruits Gonzo Cinsault Grenache
The Gonzo is a captivating Cinsault Grenache blend from old vine McLaren Vale Grenache from Fi Wood in Blewitt Springs and young Cinsault from Wayne Ahrens in the Barossa.
Made in a 'dry' carbonic style to maximize aromatics, the wine undergoes a three-week carbonic maceration before being foot-crushed and macerated for a couple of days. It's then pressed about halfway to dryness and finished as a blend in a tank before heading to large old barrels. The fermentation process typically takes around six weeks, but the results are well worth the wait.
It's a wine of interest and contrast; sweetly savoury, with some bitter twists, and a sinewy, rustic finish. Highly recommended for lovers of lo-fi but hi-class fine wine.
2023 Whistler Divergent S.M.G
This is the perfect casual red for any night of the week! Crafted by winemaker Michael Corbett, this wine combines Shiraz, Mataro, and Grenache into a smooth, easy-drinking experience.
The 2023 Divergent S.M.G. features 48% Shiraz, 42% Grenache, and 10% Mataro, mostly sourced from three local Barossa growers, with the rest from Whistler’s own organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards. This blend showcases the strengths of each varietal: Shiraz contributes blue fruits and spice, Mataro adds structure and earthiness, and Grenache brings an abundance of juicy red fruits.
In the winemaking process, each variety was harvested separately at optimal ripeness, destemmed in the vineyard, and underwent whole berry, natural fermentation in open fermenters. Gentle twice-daily pump-overs ensured a soft extraction of colour, with the wine then maturing in French oak for four months before blending.
Juicy and a little earthy, think blue and red fruits and an almost meaty undertone. It's the perfect BBQ or pizza wine and can even be enjoyed slightly chilled, it's a great value, easy, enjoyable drinking Barossa bargain.
93 points
"This is a kind of rustic, almost a natty sort of Beaujolais character to it... Lots of character, and quite different to your usual Barossa GSM." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
93 points
"Juicy and bouncy with a real meaty, rusty, medina-spicy edge that is very appealing indeed." - Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)
2022 Head Red Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2022 Head Red Cabernet Sauvignon is an absolute gem, showcasing the best of Barossa's secret weapon - Cabernet.
From an Ebenezer vineyard planted in 1950, this is a blend of small parcels of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. Fermented naturally with indigenous yeast and minimally handled, this wine is all about purity.
It's full of classic Cabernet notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, and cassis, layered with hints of tobacco and a creamy texture. Fine tannins give the wine a polished finish without losing that bold Barossa depth.
A wonderfully approachable Cabernet and tremendous value for money.
93 Points
"A blend of 85% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot, 5% cabernet franc, 3% malbec and 2% petit verdot from across the subregions of Ebenezer, Nuriootpa and Flaxman Valley. Ripe blackberry and black cherry fruits with hints of cinnamon, clove, tobacco, olive tapenade, sage, cedar and cassis. An inflow of blackcurrant pastille on the palate lifts things up a notch, the tannins are fine and powdery, and there is a cassis-like flow on the exit."
- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)
2021 Torzi Matthews Vigna Cantina Negro Amaro
Alongside Torzi Matthews' excellent range of 'classic' Barossa varieties, they grow a small amount of Italian varieties, inspired by their Italian heritage. This is their extremely tasty rendition of Negro Amaro.
It's a spicy, savoury red with a strong backbone of tannin in support. It's a little different and a lot delicious.
A great example of a seldom seen variety in Australia, and worth every penny for those exploring the plethora of Italian varieties appearing across the country.
2021 Spinifex Syrah
Pete Schell continues to explore the possibilities with Shiraz/Syrah in his beloved Barossa Valley, and this vibrant and lifted Syrah is a gorgeous drink.
Designed as a more understated and elegant version of Barossa Shiraz, Schell picks fruit from a couple of different, cooler sites in the Barossa and Eden Valleys. The grapes are picked earlier to retain freshness and perfume, before seeing a mixture of stainless steel and wooden and concrete fermenters.
Wild and savoury yet soft and sumptuous, this is Barossa Shiraz unlike we usually see it.
Interesting, flavour-packed and moreish, this is another winner from this superstar winemaker.
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