Yalumba The Tri-Centenary Grenache 750ml

Vintage 2023

98 Points, Decanter

The genius of winemaker Kevin Glastonbury’s bold experimentation with ancient bush-vine Grenache (planted in 1889) is paying maximum dividends in this superior vintage expression. The bravery to pursue 333-day maceration on skins after fermentation in open-top stainless steel tanks enables the most pure fruit expression, while maintaining an especially lean palate line. A pale crimson hue belies its lively aromas and flavours, so fragile they lean towards the ethereal. The extended skin contact draws out sublime nuances of wild raspberry, pulled taut by super-fine tannins. An extraordinary, distinctively original wine. Capturing this under screwcap will ensure its vitality and nervy energy is preserved for a decade in the cellar. Decanter, 15 Apr 2025

The Tri-Centenary Grenache from Yalumba has striking and complex aromas of wild cherries, raspberries and pomegranates, entwined with orange zest, pepper, spices and hints of cedar. The fruit is handpicked from old and gnarly bush vines planted in 1889, then left on skins post-fermentation for 250 days creating a silky texture with great length. With vibrant acidity and defined tannins this stunning wine is ready to drink now, but will also evolve with 5-7 years cellaring.