2024 Vinya Vella Grenache

Exceptional old-vine Grenache of extraordinary elegance and dual critical acclaim. The 2024 Vinya Vella Grenache is a wine of extraordinary red fruit purity, refined structure and vibrant character — crafted from old-vine Grenache in McLaren Vale, expressing the distinctive terroir and old-vine depth that defines the Vinya Vella philosophy and the extraordinary potential of McLaren Vale's most celebrated Grenache sites.

Vinya Vella — Catalan for "old vine", a name that speaks directly to the old-vine Grenache tradition at the heart of this exceptional McLaren Vale label. Old vines — producing small yields of intensely concentrated, complex fruit of extraordinary character and depth. Dual critical acclaim — 96 points The Wine Front, 96 points Halliday Wine Companion — outstanding value at $65.

96 Points – The Wine Front | 96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

McLaren Vale, SA

$65 a bottle
Grenache • Vinya Vella • McLaren Vale

"Vinya Vella — old vine in Catalan. 96 points The Wine Front, 96 points Halliday. McLaren Vale old-vine Grenache of extraordinary elegance, red fruit purity and vibrant character at $65."

About Vinya Vella

Vinya Vella — Catalan for "old vine" — is a McLaren Vale label dedicated to crafting exceptional old-vine Grenache of extraordinary quality, elegance and character. The name speaks directly to the old-vine Grenache tradition at the heart of the Vinya Vella philosophy — old vines producing small yields of intensely concentrated, complex fruit that expresses the extraordinary potential of McLaren Vale's most celebrated Grenache sites. Vinya Vella's commitment to quality and meticulous attention to detail has earned them dual 96-point critical acclaim from both The Wine Front and Halliday Wine Companion, confirming their position as one of McLaren Vale's most exciting and celebrated Grenache producers.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Bright ruby-red with garnet hues and excellent clarity — luminous, vibrant and deeply inviting.

Aroma:
Captivating and elegantly expressive with:

• red cherry, raspberry and strawberry — the hallmark of great McLaren Vale old-vine Grenache
• rose petal, dried herbs and subtle spice
• white pepper, earthy minerality and fine oak integration — the old-vine depth and complexity of Vinya Vella

McLaren Vale old-vine Grenache of extraordinary aromatic elegance — the red cherry and raspberry character of premium old-vine Grenache beautifully integrated with the white pepper and dried herb complexity of McLaren Vale's exceptional terroir.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with extraordinary balance and finesse.
Expect layers of:

• red fruit, cherry and raspberry
• spice, cedar and silky tannins
• savoury complexity and earthy minerality
• the elegant, vibrant character of great McLaren Vale old-vine Grenache

Finish:
Long and satisfying with persistent red fruit, savoury complexity and the elegant character that makes Vinya Vella Grenache so compelling.

Critical Acclaim

96pts – The Wine Front

96pts – Halliday Wine Companion

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Grenache (old vine)
• Region: McLaren Vale, SA
• Producer: Vinya Vella
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2032 (8–12 years)

Food Pairings

• Roast duck breast with cherry glaze
• Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and herbs
• Spanish-style chorizo and bean stew
• Wild mushroom risotto
• Aged Manchego or soft-rind cheeses
• Charcuterie with cured meats

Why We Love It

This is exceptional old-vine Grenache of extraordinary elegance from one of McLaren Vale's most exciting and celebrated producers — Vinya Vella's 2024 Grenache, 96 points The Wine Front and 96 points Halliday Wine Companion, dual critical acclaim of outstanding quality.
At $65, it delivers outstanding McLaren Vale old-vine Grenache character and extraordinary value from a producer whose very name — "old vine" in Catalan — speaks to the heart of what makes great Grenache.

Experience Grenache excellence — Vinya Vella, old vine, delivering elegance, complexity and remarkable depth with vibrant fruit character.