R Wines - Chateau Chateau Columns Grenache 2006 (750ml) Old Mission Peninsula

R Wines - Chateau Chateau Columns Grenache 2006 (750ml) Old Mission PeninsulaCritical Acclaim 96 points Wine Advocate The 2006 Columns Grenache comes from the Greenock sub district and was sourced from 40 year old vines. The nose is super expressive. Aromas of cedar, sage, damp earth, lavender, black cherry, and black raspberry jump from the glass. Full bodied, voluptuous, layered, and long, this high octane Grenache pulls off the merger of finesse and power. (JS) ABV 16. 3%

and beef carpaccio

Medium-bodied with a juicy and savory fruit character

chocolate and pansy

making it an ideal accompaniment to pan-fried sole seasoned with a hint of yuzu and shiso

The proportion of new barriques varies according to the year

or young wine that doesn’t see extended oak aging

it is juicy and succulent

The winter of 2017 ended a five-year drought with January recording the most rainfall in over 20 years

Almost immediately its intense

with a tropical

showing excellent purity of red fruit flavor

yet beautifully concentrated