Robert Oatley G-19 Grenache 2019

Trophy – Best Grenache of Show
Trophy – Best South Australian Wine of Show
96 Points
Gold Medal
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2020

Trophy – Best Red Varietal of Show
Gold Medal
Royal Perth Wine Awards 2020

The Robert Oatley Signature Series draws on a remarkable portfolio of vineyards nurtured by the winemaking talent of Larry Cherubino showcasing Australia’s most successful wine styles and regions.

McLaren Vale is Australia’s foremost region for Grenache, where it was historically largely used for fortified wines and as a workhorse blending variety, frequently with Shiraz and Mourvedre/Mataro. Full-bodied examples rival Australia’s greatest Shiraz wines and this particular style, which highlights the variety’s inherent deep red fruit characters, is fast gaining in popularity.

Grapes from the southern end of McLaren Vale were fermented on skins in a combination of open and closed fermenters then matured for a short period in tank prior to bottling. This is an unwooded red wine, similar in weight and body to a young Pinot Noir, Tempranillo or Sangiovese. It should be enjoyed at least lightly chilled, which will allow its lifted aromatics and bright, breezy personality to shine.

Vibrant, perfumed Grenache with classic raspberry, rose petals and fragrant notes with soft tannin. Serve lightly chilled.

“Deep youthful red/purple colour with a gloriously fresh, perfumed aroma of rose, violet, red and darker berries, the palate intense and gentle, soft and round and elegantly-structured, with great drinkability already and oodles of charm. Lovely wine.” – 93 Points Huon Hooke