Vintage
2018
ABV
14.5%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
James Halliday
Bekkers 2018 Grenache
Rating: 97/100
From: McLaren Vale
Variety: Grenache
Picked 1, 10 and 23 Mar, each parcel wild yeast-open fermented separately with 10% whole bunches, the remainder destemmed, 5-6 days cold soak, matured in French puncheons. Bright, clear colour; medium-bodied, exceptional balance, spicy red/purple berries, fine tannins, and a very long finish.
Drink by 2045.
Accolades
RobertParker.com 94, James Halliday 97, Huon Hooke 96, JamesSuckling.com 94, JancisRobinson.com 17.5+
Winemaker
Emmanuelle Bekkers, Toby Bekkers