CLARENDON HILLS ROMAS GRENACHE
Clarendon Hills Romas Grenache 2021 is a flagship single‑vineyard wine from a steep, rocky site in Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale. Sourced from gnarly, dry‑grown bush vines planted in the 1920s–1940s, this wine reflects extraordinary concentration, mineral complexity and the unique terroir of its hillside location.
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Australia, South Australia
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APPELLATION:
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McLaren Vale
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GRAPES:
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Grenache
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APPEARANCE:
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Deep, intense crimson red with youthful vibrancy — a hallmark of old‑vine Grenache.
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AROMA:
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The Romas vineyard gives vivid aromatics, a kaleidoscope of fresh cut roses, Turkish delight, musk, blood orange, blueberry, raspberry and kirsch fruit, lifted by nuances of crushed rock and flint. |
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PALATE:
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Medium‑weighted yet powerful, with concentrated red and dark fruit, mineral grip and finely textured tannins. The ironstone, quartz and shale‑rich soils are reflected in the wine’s mineral complexity and depth.
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FOOD PAIRING:
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Pairs beautifully with roasted game, lamb with herbs, duck with fruit sauces or rich tomato‑based dishes — matches its depth and structure.
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SERVE:
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16–18 °C
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