Meredith Wines 2024 "Top Shelf" Grenache

No Need to Rush In pursuit of furthering our understanding of Grenache in Western Victoria, we held back our favourite barrel of last years “New Tricks” release to spend additional time in oak, compared to the usual early bottled release. The result is a more savoury, layered wine that is perfect for when you need something special, something from the top shelf. REGION: Grampians, Victoria VINEYARD: Arawatta Vineyard , on red ironstone, on Djub Wurrung Country VINTAGE: 2024 VARIETAL: 100% Grenache GROWING SEASON: Similar to 2022, the theme of the 2023 season was cool and wet. The cool start meant that the entire growing season was delayed, pushing pick dates later than previous years. However, these cooler conditions resulted in great flavour development at lower sugar levels. WINEMAKING: Made exactly the same way as our 2023 "New Tricks" Grenache with destemmed fruit cold soaking for 3 days before a native ferment and an early press. However, instead of being bottled early, this wine spent 12 months in old French oak. ALCOHOL: 12.5% - 7.4 standard drinks FOOD MATCH: Miso glazed Eggplant.