2006 Grenache Cornerstone Vineyard
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Bright crimson. Real glow and depth. Medicinal nose. Very sweet. Reminds me a bit of essence of Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape! Very big and apparently 18.5%!!! Smooth. But very hot on the end. This must be one of the strongest naturally fermented wines on the market? (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
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The opaque purple 2006 Cornerstone Grenache, sourced from a 63-year-old vineyard, was aged in a mix of new and used French oak hogsheads. It offers up an alluring bouquet of mineral, leather, and wild cherry leading to a full-bodied (18.5% alcohol), super-rich wine with no hard edges. Opulent and pleasure-bent, it could be likened to a great vintage of Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape on steroids. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. Greenock Creek Vineyard & Cellars, owned by Michael and Annabelle Waugh, remains one of South Australia’s iconic wineries. Start with a great terroir, add in old vine material and meticulous winemaking, and end with extraordinary results. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (805) 278-9095