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<\/a><\/div>\nClare Valley Grenache deserves a bigger seat at the table, and this Killikanoon Prodigal is a delicious reminder of why.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And when I say a bigger seat at the table, the argument is made by a groundswell of terrific Clare Valley Grenache releases of late. Back in June, I judged at the Royal Queensland Wine Show, where the Grenache trophy was awarded to a Clare Valley Grenache (not this one, mind you). How good!<\/p>\n Squishy blueberries and juicy raspberries provide an irresistible fruit core, with flashes of Old Gold and Cherry Ripe. It carries itself with a dainty, graceful shape that initially feels almost Pinot-like. Red apple skin, white cherries and rhubarb add vibrance and lift, while a fine acid crunch keeps the palate moving.<\/p>\n Then what makes Grenache thrilling reveals itself. Fine spices whip into action and curl around the fruit. There’s a delightful sense of fluidity here, with the fruit gliding effortlessly across the palate before a bright, red apple crunch on close.<\/p>\n McLaren Vale and Barossa may hog the Grenache spotlight, but wines like this make a convincing case for the Clare Valley to step forward. Juicy, elegant and seriously throatable, this is Grenache with plenty of personality and a little more swagger than you might expect. Go here.<\/p>\n 95\/100<\/p>\n Region:<\/b>\u00a0Clare Valley
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