2023 Juxtaposed Shadow Creek Vineyard Grenache | McLaren Vale Single Vineyard Grenache

🔥 Triple 95 Point Single Vineyard Grenache | McLaren Vale at its Finest

One of Australia's great value single vineyard Grenaches

Exceptional concentration while retaining freshness, perfume and finesse

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Wine Front | 95 Points – Australian Wine Review

McLaren Vale, SA
RRP $45 a bottle

Old Vine • Single Vineyard • Benchmark McLaren Vale Grenache

This is exactly why McLaren Vale has become one of the world's great homes for Grenache.

Sourced from the Shadow Creek Vineyard's Foggo Road Block, planted in 1928, this remarkable old vine Grenache combines the generosity of McLaren Flat fruit with the elegance and precision that define Australia's modern Grenache movement. The dry-grown old vines produce exceptional concentration while retaining freshness, perfume and finesse.

At $45 a bottle, this is one of Australia's great value single vineyard Grenaches.

Tasting Notes

Expect beautifully layered old vine Grenache with:

• Wild raspberry and red cherry
• Blood plum and pomegranate
• Rose petal and dried herbs
• Five spice, earthy complexity and subtle minerality
• Ultra-fine, silky tannins

The palate is beautifully textured and vibrant, delivering concentrated red fruits, savoury complexity and exceptional length with remarkable balance.

Critical Acclaim

• 95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
• 95 Points – The Wine Front
• 95 Points – Australian Wine Review

About the Wine

Juxtaposed, led by winemaker Dr Wes Pearson, has quickly become one of McLaren Vale's most exciting boutique producers, focusing on small-batch, site-driven wines that express the individuality of exceptional vineyards.

The Shadow Creek Vineyard offers:

• Old vines planted in 1928
• Dry-grown vines with deep root systems
• Sandy soils producing exceptional purity
• Outstanding concentration and perfume
• Excellent cellaring potential

Food Pairings

Perfect with:

• Chargrilled lamb
• Roast pork
• Duck breast
• Mediterranean cuisine
• Aged hard cheeses

Why We Love It

This is old vine Grenache at its finest.

With fruit from a 1928-planted vineyard and a clean sweep of 95-point reviews from three of Australia's leading critics, the 2023 Juxtaposed Shadow Creek Single Vineyard Grenache delivers the purity, perfume and silky texture that have made McLaren Vale the benchmark region for Australian Grenache.

At $45 a bottle, it is one of the best single vineyard Grenache buys in Australia today.

👉 Secure your bottles now and discover why McLaren Vale old-vine Grenache is one of Australia's most exciting wine styles.