Bekkers Grenache 2016 McLaren Vale South Australia
Bekkers Grenache 2016 McLaren Vale South AustraliaAbout The Wine
The Bekkers Grenache is sourced from an old, dry grown vineyard near the McLaren Vale township.
Toby has had his eye on this vineyard for many years and now gets a small amount of fruit from these “old warrior” vines to make his wonderful expression of the variety. He says that, “Grenache augments the subtle differences of vintage and vineyard in sharper relief than Shiraz.” The 2016 vintage is absolutely on song.
This is a Grenache that makes a statement. It says that McLaren Vale Grenache can rival any in the world. James Halliday awarded it one of the highest scores of the year with a huge 97 points cementing its place amongst the very best Grenache in the country.
Lovers of premium Grenache, this will make a stunning addition to your cellar.
About Bekkers
Toby & Emmanuelle Bekkers have a very clear vision for their work. To produce the very best wines of McLaren Vale and take them to the world…
To listen to Toby talk about it is inspiring, the wines themselves, are prodigious. There are only three wines in the range: Syrah, Grenache and a blend of the two varieties.
Toby spent years as viticulturalist for McLaren Vale stalwart Paxton. During that time he catalogued in his mind the best vineyards that someday he would use as for his own project. Emmanuelle is a talented French winemaker with a deft touch in the cellar.
Their vision is coming to fruition. The quality of these premium McLaren Vale wines is completely world-class.
Domaine Clarendon Syrah 2015 South Australia McLaren Vale
Domaine Clarendon Syrah 2015 South Australia McLaren ValeDomaine Clarendon Syrah 2015
This is a polished and well balanced wine with a pronounced nose of blackberries, lavender and violet. Dried olives, spice and game are present with a strong line of minerality. The palate is substantial with dense cassis and rose petals. Despite the clear power and strength, the well integrated tannins seem supple and soft. with an impressive finish.
Domaine Clarendon Syrah vineyard is a winemaker designed vineyard that was purpose built for this wine. Single stake, non cordon trellised, 7 foot tall bush vines reflect the ancient terroir of Clarendon sub-region.Domaine Clarendon Syrah vineyard is McLaren Vale’s highest altitude vineyard at 315mtrs above sea level.
McLaren Vale has some of the worlds oldest vines planted in some of the worlds oldest geology. Taste the rocks and listen to their unique and ancient stories and celebrate some of the best terroirs in Australia.
Genders Duncan Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 South Australia McLaren Vale
Genders Duncan Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 South Australia McLaren ValeGenders Duncan Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Genders in McLaren Vale was the first to plant Cabernet Sauvignon and the third to start cellar bottling in the 1960’s. Today, its a one-woman show, with Diana Genders running both the vineyard and the winery. Releases are cellared for 5 or 6 years prior to release, in order to show the traditional regional cellaring style at its best. High quality and tradition all the way.
Ripe aromas rich Christmas pudding fruit complexity with chesterfield leather sweet oak. The palate is muscular McLaren Vale, an intense youthful middle palate rich with dark fruit and plenty of tannins adding a firm dry finish to the red cherry fruit. Needs a rare steak and a lover of full bodied red wine.
Hickinbotham The Nest Cabernet Franc 2017 South Australia McLaren Vale
Hickinbotham The Nest Cabernet Franc 2017 South Australia McLaren ValeHickinbotham The Nest Cabernet Franc 2017
Described 2017 Hickinbotham reds as the products of a cool year: elegant, fragrant, perfumed wines, a little lighter-bodied than usual.
A new wine has been added to the collection – a pure cabernet franc called The Nest. A typically raspberry, leafy, cedary medium-bodied wine, it has more in common with Bordeaux than the Loire.
Kangarilla Alluvial Fans 2018 South Australia McLaren Vale
Kangarilla Alluvial Fans 2018 South Australia McLaren ValeKangarilla Alluvial Fans 2018
Velvety, darkly perfumed with top notes of violets surrounded by deep red roses. There are hints of spice dominated by anise. Hidden amongst the floral notes is an aroma of Victoria sponge cake sandwiched with dark berry jam. Glimpses of fresh spruce are also evident. The palate is all enchanting dark velvet flavoured with mulberries. Thoughts go to a French Patisserie serving berry tarts with a restrained elegant sweetness. Ambrosial.
The vineyard Kangarilla Road has chosen is in the geologically significant Alluvial Fans Formation which is located on the eastern boundary of McLaren Vale between Kangarilla and McLaren Flat. The soil here is deep and filled with alluvial material washed down from the hills immediately to the east over millions of years. The altitude of the vineyard contributes to the elegance of the wine displaying lifted floral aromatics with spice and plums.
Kangarilla Black St Peters Zinfandel 2019 South Australia McLaren Vale
Kangarilla Black St Peters Zinfandel 2019 South Australia McLaren ValeKangarilla Black St Peters Zinfandel 2019 Lovely aromas of blackcurrants, stewed rhubarb, hibiscus tea and wild brambles all entwined with exotic eastern spices. There are also pleasing glimpses of sweet dried raisins and some delicate violet notes. The palate is rich and luscious with dense mulberry flavours enhanced by mixed spices and pepperberries and these flavours last and last.
Kangarilla Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 South Australia McLaren Vale
Kangarilla Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 South Australia McLaren ValeKangarilla Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 At first the delightful fragrance of rich dark blackcurrant jelly entice you then the more subtle notes of dried herbs and citrus oil appear. Hints of the exotic aroma of a deeply fragrant tagine add intrigue.
There is a mouth filling almost creamy texture that carries sweet dark berry fruit with hints of marmalade. Cassis appears enrobed in a gossamer of 80% cocoa with glimpses of old slightly dusty cedary cigar boxes, The flavours lingercombining with classic fine chalky tannins.
Kangarilla Road Duetto 2016 South Australia McLaren Vale
Kangarilla Road Duetto 2016 South Australia McLaren ValeKangarilla Road Duetto 2016
Intriguing aromas of tantalising saffron pears, just ripe apricots, nutty macadamias and zesty lemon sherbet dance around a quirky slightly saline nub. There are intense and textural citrus notes on the palate which try to dominate but glimpses of tropical fruit including pawpaw and champagne melon shine through and pineapple lingers and lingers.
Vermentino brings freshness and acidity to the wine whilst Fiano contributes breadth and texture. In order to accentuate the textural capacity of these varieties we fermented 20% on skins in tradition clay amphora’s. This component remained on skins for 16 weeks before it was pressed.
Kangarilla Road The Monty Rose 2020 South Australia McLaren Vale
Kangarilla Road The Monty Rose 2020 South Australia McLaren ValeKangarilla Road The Monty Rose 2020 Delightful and delicate aromas of stewed strawberries and rhubarb with notes of both orange blossom and orange zest, and hints of pink peppercorns. There is a textural mouthfeel delivering flavours of orange oil and strawberry flan, rosehip and glimpses of rock melon. There is a dry and slightly spicy lingering finish.
