2024 Willunga 100 Blind Spot Vineyard Grenache

A vibrant and silky single-vineyard McLaren Vale Grenache — fragrant and expressive, with red cherry purity, violet florals and the extraordinary earthy, spiced complexity and mineral tension that makes the Blind Spot Vineyard one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated and distinctive old vine Grenache sites.

From Willunga 100 — one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated producers of single-vineyard old vine Grenache. 97 points and outstanding value at $60.

97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

McLaren Vale, SA

$60 a bottle
Single Vineyard • Old Vine • Blind Spot Vineyard • Willunga 100 • McLaren Vale Grenache

"A vibrant and silky single-vineyard McLaren Vale Grenache — fragrant and expressive, with red cherry purity, violet florals and the extraordinary earthy, spiced complexity and mineral tension that defines the Blind Spot Vineyard as one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated old vine Grenache sites."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby with a luminous, translucent core — vivid, vibrant and inviting.

Aroma:
Fragrant and complex with:

• red cherry and dark plum — pure and concentrated
• wild strawberry and pomegranate
• violet florals and rose petal
• earthy spice, dried herbs and the distinctive mineral complexity of the Blind Spot Vineyard's ancient soils

Old vine McLaren Vale Grenache at its most pure and expressive — fragrant, precise and deeply compelling, with the mineral tension and floral intensity that defines the Blind Spot Vineyard as one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated and distinctive Grenache sites.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with silky, fine tannins and fresh, vibrant acidity.
Expect layers of:

• red cherry, dark plum and wild strawberry — pure and concentrated
• pomegranate and vibrant red fruit
• earthy spice, dried herbs and mineral complexity
• silky, fine tannins from old vine concentration
• fresh acidity delivering precision, tension and extraordinary length

The wine delivers red fruit purity with silky elegance, combining the Blind Spot Vineyard's extraordinary old vine concentration with Willunga 100's celebrated minimal-intervention winemaking and the mineral tension and complexity that defines this as one of McLaren Vale's most exciting single-vineyard Grenache expressions.

Finish:
Long and poised with lingering red cherry, violet florals, earthy spice and silky, fine tannins.

Critical Acclaim

97pts – Halliday Wine Companion

About Blind Spot Vineyard

The Blind Spot Vineyard is one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated and distinctive old vine Grenache sites — a vineyard of extraordinary age, mineral complexity and terroir expression that consistently produces Grenache of exceptional quality and character. Willunga 100 is one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated producers, committed to showcasing the extraordinary potential of the region's most historic and celebrated vineyard sites through minimal-intervention winemaking of the highest quality. Their single-vineyard Grenache programme — including both the Blind Spot and the triple 96-point Trott Vineyard — represents the pinnacle of McLaren Vale old vine Grenache.

It represents:

• old vine single-vineyard McLaren Vale Grenache from one of the region's most celebrated and distinctive Grenache sites
• Willunga 100's commitment to showcasing the extraordinary potential of McLaren Vale's most historic vineyard sites
• outstanding value for a 97-point, age-worthy McLaren Vale old vine Grenache

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Grenache
• Vineyard: Blind Spot Vineyard, McLaren Vale
• Region: McLaren Vale, SA
• Producer: Willunga 100
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2038

Food Pairings

• Roast lamb with rosemary
• Duck breast with cherry
• Slow-braised lamb shanks
• Mushroom ragù
• Washed-rind cheese
• Provençal-style dishes

Why We Love It

This is vibrant, silky single-vineyard McLaren Vale Grenache from one of the region's most celebrated producers of old vine Grenache.
At $60, it delivers 97-point Halliday quality and one of McLaren Vale's most exciting and distinctive single-vineyard Grenache expressions.

A must-have for lovers of fragrant, food-friendly old vine Grenache and great-value McLaren Vale single-vineyard wine.