2023 Adelina Estate Grenache

Grace meets grit — a world-class Grenache of power and poise. The 2023 Adelina Estate Grenache is a wine of extraordinary elegance, red fruit purity and refined character — crafted by Colin and Jenni McBryde in the Polish Hill River sub-region of the Clare Valley, one of Australia's most celebrated and respected Grenache specialists, expressing the pure essence of premium Grenache fruit with the silky tannins, bright acidity and Mediterranean garrigue character that defines great Australian Grenache.

From Adelina — one of Australia's most celebrated and respected Grenache specialists, founded by Colin and Jenni McBryde in the Polish Hill River sub-region of the Clare Valley, South Australia. Polish Hill River — one of the Clare Valley's most celebrated and distinctive sub-regions, producing wines of extraordinary elegance, mineral precision and cool-climate character. Triple critical acclaim — 96 points Halliday Wine Companion, 95 points The Wine Front, 95 points Jamessuckling.com — outstanding value at $60 (on sale from $75).

96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Wine Front | 95 Points – Jamessuckling.com

Polish Hill River, Clare Valley, SA

$60 a bottle (on sale from $75)
Grenache • Adelina Estate • Polish Hill River • Clare Valley

"Grace meets grit — a world-class Grenache of power and poise. 96 points Halliday, 95 points The Wine Front, 95 points Jamessuckling.com. Adelina's Clare Valley Grenache at $60."

About Adelina

Adelina is one of Australia's most celebrated and respected Grenache specialists — founded by Colin and Jenni McBryde in the Polish Hill River sub-region of the Clare Valley, South Australia. Adelina's philosophy centres on expressing the true character of Grenache through minimal intervention winemaking, gentle handling of the fruit and a deep respect for the extraordinary terroir of the Polish Hill River. Their commitment to quality has established Adelina as a benchmark producer for Australian Grenache — consistently earning serious critical acclaim and demonstrating the extraordinary potential of Clare Valley Grenache.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Brilliant ruby red with purple highlights — excellent clarity and youthful vibrancy.

Aroma:
Enticing and elegantly expressive with:

• fresh red berries, cherry and raspberry — the hallmark of great Clare Valley Grenache
• white pepper, dried herbs and a hint of Mediterranean garrigue
• the cool-climate elegance and mineral precision of the Polish Hill River

Clare Valley Grenache of extraordinary aromatic purity — the fresh red berry and cherry character of premium Grenache beautifully integrated with the white pepper and garrigue complexity of Adelina's celebrated minimal-intervention winemaking.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with extraordinary elegance and balance.
Expect layers of:

• bright red fruit, spice and earthy minerality
• silky tannins and fresh acidity
• the elegant structure and refined character of great Australian Grenache

Finish:
Long and refined with lingering notes of red fruit, subtle spice and a touch of floral elegance — inviting another sip.

Critical Acclaim

96pts – Halliday Wine Companion

95pts – The Wine Front

95pts – Jamessuckling.com

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2023
• Variety: 100% Grenache
• Region: Polish Hill River, Clare Valley, SA
• Producer: Adelina Estate
• Winemakers: Colin and Jenni McBryde
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2030 (will develop further complexity over 3–5 years)

Food Pairings

• Herb-crusted lamb with rosemary and thyme
• Grilled Mediterranean vegetables with olive oil
• Charcuterie — aged salami and prosciutto
• Roasted chicken with herbes de Provence
• Soft cheeses — Camembert and Brie
• Spanish tapas and Provençal cuisine

Why We Love It

This is a world-class Grenache of power and poise from one of Australia's most celebrated and respected Grenache specialists — Adelina's 2023 Estate Grenache, 96 points Halliday, 95 points The Wine Front, 95 points Jamessuckling.com, grace meets grit in every sip.
At $60 (on sale from $75), it delivers outstanding Clare Valley Grenache character and extraordinary value from one of Australia's most celebrated Grenache producers.

Experience the elegance and sophistication of world-class Australian Grenache — grace meets grit in every sip.