Massena 'Stonegarden' Grenache 2017

Single vineyard wine from the distinguished Stonegarden vineyard in the Eden Valley, with old vine heritage and very limited production. 

"Hand-picked in two parcels from the original ancient vine plantings (1857), fermented and aged on skins in a ceramic egg until Oct '17. The second parcel was 100% whole-bunch fermented and matured in used puncheons. You might guess a $100+ price and/or a wine with issues, and be wrong on both scores. This is a really attractive varietally pure wine, with very good colour and structure." 97pts - James Halliday - Wine Companion

"Ribs of tannin for sure but it generally feel unfettered and free. It has power but not a lead foot. It tastes of chicory and black cherry, graphite and woodsmoke. It’s sleeves are bursting with spice, dry/sweet/woody at once. Flashes of ironstone and molasses too. They vineyard has done an excellent job, and so too has the winery team. There’s finesse flaring off them’s fingers. It’s a respectful wine and as a result, it’s a fundamentally delicious as it is impressive." 94pts - Campbell Mattison - WineFront