Vintage
2021
ABV
14.5%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
The Zilzie Platinum Edition Barossa Grenache is delicious and approachable, the large format oak barrels order a subtle layer of toasty oak tannins that ensure the bright Morello cherries and a hint of caramel are the stars of this show.
Accolades
2019 VINTAGE;
– Wine Orbit 2021 – 5 Stars – 94 Points | 201 Platinum Edition Grenache
– International Wine & Spirits Competition 2021 – Gold Medal – 95 Points | 2019 Platinum Edition Grenache
– China Wine & Spirits Awards 2021 – Gold Medal | 2019 Platinum Edition Grenache
2020 VINTAGE;
– Cairns Show Wine Awards 2022 – Top Gold – 96 Points | 2020 Platinum Edition Grenache
– Women’s Wine & Spirits Awards 2023 – Gold Medal | 2020 Platinum Edition Grenache
– Wine Orbit 2022 – 5 Stars – 95 Points | 2020 Platinum Edition Grenache
– Halliday Wine Companion 2021 – 91 Points | 2020 Platinum Edition Grenache
Winemaker's Bio
Jonathan Creek "Jono", Senior Winemaker, joined the Zilzie winemaking team as Operations Winemaker just in time for vintage in the January of 2005. Having completed a Bachelor of Science (Oenology) at the University of Adelaide, Jono worked overseas for several vintages gathering experience in small ultra premium wineries throughout Europe and Australia right through to working for one of the world’s largest wineries in the USA on a quality and optimisation team.
Jonathan has played an integral role in the expansion of Zilzie wines over the past 16 years. He is responsible for leading our quality driven winemaking team; who explore new techniques and craft fruit forward wines from our own premium vineyards as well as selectively sourced parcels from regions such as the Barossa, King Valley, Yarra Valley, Adelaide Hills & McLaren Vale.
Jonathan has been on tasting panels for WineState Magazine and a judge at a number of Australian wine shows including the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show. Jono is passionate about making wines that are a true reflection of each variety and it’s region as well as emerging grape varieties, quality and precision.
