Planted on quite sandy soil with a flatter gradient, the wine is early to ripen and always shows its characteristic raspberry/plum, blackberry fruits intertwined with mint and other herbs. A very voluptuous wine which is always a real crowd pleaser.

Review

Robert Parker Review: From another ancient vineyard composed of sandy soils overlaying clay, the 2004 Grenache Kangarilla is a big, up-front, exotic, fruit-dominated effort displaying loads of mountain berries, blackberries, white pepper, herbs, and spice. While not the most complex of these Grenaches, it is a lush, fleshy, beautifully-textured example to enjoy over the next 8-10 years.-RP From sandy soils and a gentle northern exposure, the sexy 2004 Grenache Old Vines Kangarilla Vineyard offers notions of sweet red and black fruits intermixed with licorice, Provencal herbs, spice box, and exotic fruit. This sumptuous, plush effort possesses the sweetest glycerin and ripest tannin as well as good acidity and definition. Readers will either love or hate this extroverted, rich, full-throttle Grenache. -RP Wine Spectator Review: Ripe and distinctive. Spot-on wild blackberry flavor at the center, with all the floral and spicy attributes smoothly integrated. The finish sails on and on against a polished texture. Drink now through 2016. 500 cases imported. –HS Wine Enthusiast Review: Winemaker Roman Bratasuik calls Kangarilla “quite a warm spot,” and that character is evident in this wine’s dark blackberry and plum flavors, soft, open-knit texture and warmth on the finish. It’s a lush, sexy wine with tons of appeal in its youth—why wait? -J.C.

Food pairing

Meat: Red Meat, game Sauces: Pepper, mushroom, or earthy sauces