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Yangarra Estate McLaren Vale Old Vine Grenache(2002)

This is some of the Vale's most sought-after Grenache; it was planted by the Smart family in 1946 and narrowly escaped being pulled up a few years back. Mint, fresh herb and black pepper aromas are profound; on the palate, lifted black cherry and plum fruit is swathed in fine tannins. A wine worth seeking out, as it tends to sell out shortly after release.

McLaren Vale is a bounteous basin washed by the pristine Gulf St. Vincent. Ten miles from these waters lies a hillock of 60 million-year-old sands, nicknamed "The Beach." It's actually the weathered remnant read more...
Wine Advocate # 155
Oct-04
87/100
April 2008
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Wine.com
June 2007
From 70-year-old vines on the estate, the former Norman's vineyard, comes this rich, ripe and massive Grenache, redolent of all sorts of dark fruits-plums, blueberries, blackberries-that cascade over the palate like a roaring waterfall. Still, there's enough texture and grace to make it possible to warm up to this thoroughbred, and the finish sails on forever. Best from 2006 through 2012. -Wine Spectator McLaren Vale is a bounteous basin washed by the pristine Gulf St. Vincent. Ten miles from these waters lies a hillock of 60 million-year-old sands, nicknamed The Beach. It's read more...
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Wine Spectator
93/100
June 2007
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Wine Spectator
09/15/04
93/100
September 2004
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