Clarendon Hills "Domaine Clarendon" Grenache 2017
A floral perfume of lavender, rose petals and violets plays with strawberry fruit while undercurrents of Turkish delight and maraschino cherry contrast with star anise and Chinese five-spice lightly pepper the edges.
The bright natural acidity creates a kaleidoscopic effect on the palate, highlighting the purity of red fruit and the elegance of perfectly balanced acid, fruit, and lightly chalky textures.
It is amazingly focused and clean and charismatic yet extremely generous in its composition and is capable of significant dividends in the years to come.