{"product_id":"yalumba-the-tri-centenary-grenache-2019-750ml","title":"Yalumba - The Tri-Centenary Grenache 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eYalumba\u003cbr\u003eRare \u0026amp; Fine\u003cbr\u003eT H E T R I - C E N T E N A R Y G R E N A C H E 2 0 2 2\u003cbr\u003eHandpicked from old, gnarly bush vines planted in 1889 in two acres of deep\u003cbr\u003esandy loam soil over red-brown clay in the heart of the Barossa Valley. Year\u003cbr\u003eafter year these ancestor vines give small quantities of exceptional grapes.\u003cbr\u003eV I N T A G E C O N D I T I O N S\u003cbr\u003eGood rains from June to August replenished\u003cbr\u003egroundwater, allowing the vines to happily start their\u003cbr\u003egrowing season. Spring was warm to mild with some\u003cbr\u003erain that kept moisture levels up. Summer and autumn\u003cbr\u003ewere mild and dry, this allowed the grapes to slowly\u003cbr\u003eripen which was ideal for flavour development.\u003cbr\u003eT E R R O I R \/ P R O V E N A N C E \/ R E G I O N\u003cbr\u003eThis single vineyard Grenache has been crafted\u003cbr\u003efrom grapes sourced from a two acre block in the\u003cbr\u003eYalumba Tri-Centenary vineyard. Located in the\u003cbr\u003eheart of the Barossa Valley, this block comprises\u003cbr\u003e820 gnarly old bush vines that were planted in\u003cbr\u003e1889. The vineyard features deep, sandy loam layers\u003cbr\u003eunderlain with red-brown clay. As temperatures\u003cbr\u003eincrease and evaporation levels rise, moisture levels\u003cbr\u003ein the sand decrease rapidly, but the vine is able to\u003cbr\u003edraw moisture from the underlying clay. With careful\u003cbr\u003emanagement, dry grown vines on these soils can\u003cbr\u003econsistently produce outstanding quality fruit.\u003cbr\u003eT A S T I N G N O T E S\u003cbr\u003ePerfumed aromas of violets, wild cherry, raspberry\u003cbr\u003eand pomegranate are interwoven with notes of white\u003cbr\u003epepper and blood orange. The hallmark of this wine\u003cbr\u003eis 372 day post-ferment maceration which imparts\u003cbr\u003eincredibly silky texture and refinement to the palate,\u003cbr\u003ecreating a textural wine with depth, structure, vibrant\u003cbr\u003eacidity and defined tannins. Stunning now, it will\u003cbr\u003egradually evolve over the medium term.\u003cbr\u003eF O O D P A I R I N G\u003cbr\u003eSlow roasted lamb shoulder with brown sugar glazed\u003cbr\u003ecarrots and potatoes au Gratin or pulled jackfruit\u003cbr\u003eburgers with Asian slaw.\u003cbr\u003eWINEMAKER Kevin Glastonbury\u003cbr\u003eHARVESTED 18 March 2022\u003cbr\u003eREGION Barossa Valley\u003cbr\u003eVINEYARD SOIL\u003cbr\u003eTYPE\u003cbr\u003eSandy loam underlain by\u003cbr\u003ered-brown clay\u003cbr\u003eVINEYARD ASPECT Flat site\u003cbr\u003eFERMENTATION\u003cbr\u003eVESSEL\u003cbr\u003eOpen top stainless steel fermenters\u003cbr\u003eFERMENTATION TYPE Wild ferment\u003cbr\u003eTIME ON SKINS 372 days\u003cbr\u003eVINE AGE 133 years\u003cbr\u003eALCOHOL 14.0%\u003cbr\u003eCELLARING Enjoy now or cellar to 2032.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yalumba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45015048683744,"sku":"121974","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/yalumba-the-tri-centenary-grenache_1.jpg?v=1711051769","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/yalumba-the-tri-centenary-grenache-2019-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}