2024 Willunga 100 Smart Vineyard Grenache

Premium McLaren Vale Grenache of fresh excellence — the latest vintage from one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated and prestigious single-vineyard sites. The 2024 Willunga 100 Smart Vineyard Grenache is a wine of extraordinary vibrancy, red fruit purity and youthful sophistication — crafted from the Smart family's single-vineyard site in McLaren Vale, expressing the distinctive terroir of this exceptional vineyard with the sustainable viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking philosophy that defines all great Willunga 100 wines.

Smart Vineyard — a named single-vineyard site from the Smart family, one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated and prestigious Grenache sites. From Willunga 100 — one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated and respected producers, dedicated to showcasing the extraordinary potential of McLaren Vale's old-vine Grenache from the Willunga foothills. 96 points Halliday Wine Companion — outstanding at $60.

96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

McLaren Vale, SA

$60 a bottle
Smart Vineyard Grenache • Willunga 100 • McLaren Vale

"Smart Vineyard 2024 — 96 points Halliday Wine Companion. Willunga 100's fresh, vibrant McLaren Vale Grenache of extraordinary youthful energy and sophisticated complexity at $60."

The Willunga 100 Smart Vineyard Range at Liquid Vibe

Two outstanding vintages from one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated single-vineyard Grenache sites:

• Smart Vineyard Grenache 2023 — 96pts The Weekend Australian, 95pts Halliday, 95pts The Wine Front. Triple acclaim. $60.
• Smart Vineyard Grenache 2024 — 96pts Halliday. Fresh, vibrant and youthfully brilliant. $60.

About Willunga 100

Willunga 100 is one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated and respected producers — dedicated to showcasing the extraordinary potential of McLaren Vale's old-vine Grenache from the Willunga foothills. "Willunga 100" refers to the 100-year-old vines in the Willunga foothills of McLaren Vale — ancient vines producing fruit of extraordinary concentration, complexity and the profound old-vine character that defines great McLaren Vale Grenache. Willunga 100's commitment to sustainable viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking allows the unique character of each vineyard site to shine through in every bottle.

About Smart Vineyard

The Smart Vineyard is one of Willunga 100's most prestigious and celebrated single-vineyard sites — named after the Smart family, featuring ancient soils and ideal microclimate conditions that produce Grenache of extraordinary depth, complexity and distinctive mineral character. The 2024 vintage benefited from perfect growing conditions, allowing for optimal flavour development while maintaining the natural acidity and freshness that makes this vineyard so special.

Tasting Notes

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

Aroma:
Fresh and complex with:

• red cherries, wild strawberry and raspberry — the hallmark of great McLaren Vale Grenache
• dried herbs, white pepper and a hint of floral perfume
• underlying spice complexity — the distinctive Smart Vineyard character

McLaren Vale Grenache of extraordinary aromatic freshness — the red cherry and wild strawberry character of premium Grenache beautifully integrated with the white pepper and floral complexity of the Smart Vineyard's exceptional terroir.

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

• bright red fruit and elegant spice
• silky, refined tannins
• a distinctive mineral character reflecting the vineyard's unique geology
• youthful energy and sophisticated complexity

Finish:
Long and expressive with persistent red fruit, gentle spice and a clean, refreshing conclusion — exceptional balance and youthful energy.

Critical Acclaim

96pts – Halliday Wine Companion

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: 100% Grenache
• Vineyard: Smart Vineyard (single-vineyard)
• Region: McLaren Vale, SA
• Producer: Willunga 100
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2034

Food Pairings

• Grilled lamb with Mediterranean herbs
• Roasted chicken with rosemary and lemon
• Soft goat cheese and fig tapenade
• Mushroom and herb risotto
• Charcuterie with dried fruits and almonds

Why We Love It

This is premium McLaren Vale Grenache of fresh excellence from one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated and respected producers — Willunga 100's Smart Vineyard Grenache 2024, 96 points Halliday Wine Companion, vibrant, youthful and brilliantly expressive.
At $60, it delivers outstanding single-vineyard McLaren Vale Grenache character and extraordinary value alongside the celebrated 2023 vintage.

Experience the fresh brilliance of Smart Vineyard's 2024 vintage — youthful energy, sophisticated complexity and the continued excellence of McLaren Vale's most celebrated Grenache site.