Head Wines 'Ancestor Vine' Grenache 2019

From Stonegarden, a 162 year old vineyard planted near Springton at 400m altitude in the coldest, driest and most remote part of the Eden Valley. The vines struggle to yield 1/2 tonne/acre on sandy loam over yellow clay and granite. Some whole-bunches are utilised in the fermentation. Numbered bottle.

Only 54 cases produced!!!

"From a single parcel of vines, planted in 1853 in Springton in the Eden Valley, this has a strikingly complex and fragrant nose with pepper, wild sage, gun flint, rose petals, pastry and orange peel, as well as redcurrants, raspberries, blueberries and red cherries. The palate has such fine, silky and elegant tannins that draw very long and chiseled. Raspberry and red-cherry flavors are cradled long, fresh and fine. Elegance and power. Superb grenache." 97pts - Nick Stock - jamessuckling.com

"Raspberry, fennel, a little spice, flowers, and something like an old brick you’ve found in the bottom of the garden. It’s firm, dry in tannin, kind of rugged, but pretty too, cool acidity, slight warmth, bold finish. Feels a little locked in at present, but the quality, and density of old vine fruit is certainly there. Needs time." 94+pts - Gary Walsh - WineFront