Animals on the Rhone

Written by Ray Johnson

Australia | Barossa Valley | Grenache | McLaren Vale | Rhone Blend | South Australia

Clarendon Hills Clarendon Kangarilla Grenache 2004
Vibrant black fruit, actually liquer-like in the nose. The palate is spiritous, ripe, framed with acidity around a vast expanse of fruitiness. Sourced from old Grenache vines in the Kangarilla Vineyard. P&B in Blewitt Springs 14.5% $55.99 at Bottle Barn Clarendon Hills

Turkey Flat Barossa Valley Butchers Block 2005
A complex medley of fresh and dried fruits with the vanilla of oak. There is structure, with noticeable acidity and tannin that complements the density of flavor – very nice. 41% Shiraz, 40% Grenache and 19% Mourvedre. Estate bottled in Tanunda 15% $24.99 at K&L Turkey Flat

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