2021 In Praise of Shadows Grenache, McLaren Vale

Old-vine, dry-grown bush vines from Blewitt Springs and Clarendon, where the Smart vineyard serves as the highest vineyard in the region. Savvy. A partial carbonic fermentation, with a layer of 25% whole clusters of fruit in the middle of destemmed berries. Pressed to older wood, of formats both large and small. This approach delivers a fragrant delicacy redolent of lilac, rosewater, nori, raspberry, Seville orange and white pepper. The tannins, suave and juicy, with just enough gritty assertiveness to corral the sweet fruit. This is delicious drinking. And the price, a veritable steal. Best with a chill. NG 13.2% alc. RRP $30 / Drink 2021–2025 / In Praise of Shadows www.inpraiseofshadows.com.au