Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Grenache 2020
The Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Grenache 2020 opens with an aromatic bouquet of red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry, enhanced by floral notes of rose and hints of spice. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and elegant, showcasing vibrant red fruit flavors intertwined with subtle earthiness and white pepper. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, providing a smooth, refined texture. Bright acidity ensures a balanced and lingering finish with nuances of herbs and mineral undertones. This Grenache is an excellent match for Mediterranean dishes or roasted poultry.
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
James Halliday Wine Compendium 93pts
The Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Grenache 2020 opens with an aromatic bouquet of red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry, enhanced by floral notes of rose and hints of spice. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and elegant, showcasing vibrant red fruit flavors intertwined with subtle earthiness and white pepper. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, providing a smooth, refined texture. Bright acidity ensures a balanced and lingering finish with nuances of herbs and mineral undertones. This Grenache is an excellent match for Mediterranean dishes or roasted poultry.
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
James Halliday Wine Compendium 93pts
The Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Grenache 2020 opens with an aromatic bouquet of red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry, enhanced by floral notes of rose and hints of spice. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and elegant, showcasing vibrant red fruit flavors intertwined with subtle earthiness and white pepper. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, providing a smooth, refined texture. Bright acidity ensures a balanced and lingering finish with nuances of herbs and mineral undertones. This Grenache is an excellent match for Mediterranean dishes or roasted poultry.
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
James Halliday Wine Compendium 93pts
About Clarendon Hills Wines
Clarendon Hills Wines, established by winemaker Roman Bratasiuk in 1990, is a boutique winery located in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia. The winery has built a formidable reputation for producing world-class, single-vineyard wines that reflect the unique characteristics of their individual terroirs. Bratasiuk’s philosophy emphasizes low-intervention winemaking and meticulous vineyard management, ensuring that the wines are an authentic expression of their origins. Clarendon Hills is particularly renowned for its Syrah, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon, each crafted with a focus on purity, intensity, and complexity.
The acclaim for Clarendon Hills Wines extends globally, with numerous accolades from critics and wine enthusiasts alike. The winery's dedication to quality and consistency is evident in every vintage, marked by rich, concentrated flavors and sophisticated structures. Clarendon Hills' flagship wine, the Astralis Syrah, epitomizes the estate's commitment to excellence and has become a benchmark for Australian premium wines. This dedication to producing high-caliber wines that age gracefully has secured Clarendon Hills a prestigious place in the pantheon of great wine producers.
