Go-Go Grenache 2022

Colour – Light ruby red core with pink rim Aroma – Red fruit, cranberry, cherry, 5 spice, eucalyptus, fresh forest floor, lightly wooded forest after a rain, cured meat, prosciutto, sweet jamon fat, hazelnut, potpourri, red liquorice, floral, esters, youthful, not overly ripe, ironbark bark from whole bunch, fresh bay leaf Palate – bursting, juicy, black pepper, fine tannin, raspberry, strawberry, tree bark, persistent fine tannin, light body, acid allowing for some juiciness and texture, very fresh fruits, whole bunch gives some savoury elements and peppery spice without being dominant, lees contact evident but is sliced through with tight acid.

Growing up in the Barossa surrounded by vineyards and wine, James Lienert combines his love of science and its practical application in winemaking. He has worked vintages at Penfolds and in New Zealand, the US and Germany. Prior to his permanent role as winemaker at Lienert Vineyards, James was assistant winemaker at Two Hands and winemaker with the Usual Suspects Wine Group.