{"product_id":"alcala-mclaren-vale-grenache-2018-museum-release-copy","title":"Alcala McLaren Vale Grenache 2018 - Museum Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Heirloom Vineyards Alcala McLaren Vale Grenache was produced from our best McLaren Vale Vineyard whose clones and viticulture embody the very best in cutting edge but old school viticulture and winemaking. Hand tended vines, whole-bunch fermented, basket pressed and stored in French oak barrels from bespoke coopers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrenache can be a simple sip or a symphony of the senses, a moment of pleasure or an eternity of contemplation. Only the poet can know, so stop thinking and surrender. The colour is a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e burgundy hue and an inkier ruby red colour closer to the center of the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aroma has elementary fruits of raspberry and mulberry, but its site also offers some very unique and distinctive aromas of blackberry and intriguing notes of a spice and pepper, and the perfume of blueberries. The palate is cool, fresh and lightly, but persistently fruity and very zingy. The finish is fine, natural and unforced. This is a masterful essay in winemaking and sense of place. It’s a delicious, confident drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enitially intense sweet fruit of cherries and ripe raspberries, but balanced by a tangy acidity, spice from the French and American Oak and an integrated tannin structure.  This is a masterful essay in winemaking and sense of place. It’s a delicious, confident drink. There is some cream and spice from the French Oak but it’s all about the pure fruit. Whole bunch extended maceration, integrated and balanced with fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary Grenache from McLaren Vale that will cellar well – 10, 20, 30+ or more years, but is so deliciously perfect now any argument for delayed gratification is almost academic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor tasting note click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2254\/6667\/files\/Alcala_Grenache_2018_BC_fbb5b37b-e13e-41f6-8986-847bd3128466.pdf?v=1789957632\" title=\"2018 Alcala Grenache Tasting Note\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAwards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Decanter Wine Awards 2019 UK – Gold 95 Points\u003cbr\u003e• James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2021, 93 Points\u003cbr\u003e• James Suckling – 92 Points\u003cbr\u003e• China Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards 2020 – Gold Medal\u003cbr\u003e• San Diego International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition 2019 – Silver Medal\u003cbr\u003e• Vienna AWC International Wine Challenge 2019 – Silver Medal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heirloom Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44899150430259,"sku":"L18HVMVS","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2254\/6667\/products\/Heirloom_Alcala_Grenache_Transparent_1024x1024_efe62777-66b2-4870-905a-28b93eaec129.png?v=1543384678","url":"https:\/\/heirloomvineyards.com.au\/products\/alcala-mclaren-vale-grenache-2018-museum-release-copy","provider":"Heirloom Vineyards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}