Old, own rooted bush vines, grown on sand from a single plot. The vineyard is in the Vine Vale sub region of the Barossa and the vines were planted pre 1900. Vinya Vella means old vine in Catalan where owner and winemaker Dylan Grigg worked.
Lovely perfumed nose with red berry and cherry, hints of clove, cinnamon, dried citrus and pepper. Bright fruit on the palate, red berry, ripe orange citrus, lots of spice, mulling spices with the merest hint of oak. Bright and fresh, yet deep and satisfying. Lovely! Sure to be very food friendly too.
"A fitting follow up to the lovely 2021 release, here 33% whole bunches and matured for 11 months in old oak puncheons. Dreamy red cherry, satsuma plum and mulberry fruits with dabs of exotic spice, amaro herbs, cola, pressed wildflowers, ginger cake, dried citrus rind, char siu and earth. Silken and wonderfully detailed with a gorgeous ginger spice, sensual fruit core, perfectly judged whole bunch work and a long, balanced, savoury exit. " 95pts Dave Brookes Halliday Wine Companion 2024
