2006 Alexander Laing Grenache
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The 2006 Alexander Laing Old Vine Grenache is medium ruby-colored, the nose gives up spice aromas including cinnamon, white pepper, clove, and sage as well as black cherry and black raspberry. Silky-textured, elegant, and already showing some complexity, this tasty Grenache will perform optimally from 2010 to 2018. The Colonial Estate is the Australian project of Englishman and Bordeaux chateau owner Jonathan Maltus. His first vintage in Australia was 2002. The entry level wines are line-priced at $30 offering excellent bang for the buck. Importer: Single Vineyard Imports, www.maltus.com
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Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
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Deep, saturated red. Wild, pungent aromas of dark berries, cherry compote and cured game, with floral and mineral qualities gaining power with air. Dense and brooding on the palate, slowly unfolding to offer rich dark fruit preserve and sweet herbal flavors. Chewy tannins add grip to the broad, sweet finish, which strongly repeats the ripe cherry quality. I'd hold off on opening this one.
The 2006 Alexander Laing Old Vine Grenache is medium ruby-colored, the nose gives up spice aromas including cinnamon, white pepper, clove, and sage as well as black cherry and black raspberry. Silky-textured, elegant, and already showing some complexity, this tasty Grenache will perform optimally from 2010 to 2018. Feb 2009, www.robertparker.com