Swinney Farvie Grenache 2022
"Now that Farvie is a trio, and not a duo, and the Mourvèdre sits neatly in between the Grenache and Syrah in terms of hue, timbre and attitude, this Grenache seems more succulent, fragrant and blushingly attractive than ever. It is imperceptibly lighter, more rhubarb and pomegranate-tinged and creamier than ever. The colour is a crimson and carmine amalgam, and the nose is akin to a stroll through an Amazonian arboretum. It is sexy, and it knows it, and before it gets too lascivious, on cue, it firms up, dries out and ends with a vicious lick of stern acidity. After such a lavish welcome, this finish is fantastic because it snaps your senses to attention and reminds you that while Farvie Grenache is a consummate charmer, beneath the surface, it is a weaponised wine with extraordinary skill."
19+/20 Matthew Jukes, www.matthewjukes.com, February 2024.
"Nice to have this wine back in town after an absence in 2021. The power and concentration of the vineyard and the style is immediately evident. The intensity strikes immediately on the nose, while once the wine starts to roll across your palate you know you in a head zone of great power. It was a warm and concentrated vintage. Brilliant crimson colour with a bright luminosity and brilliant purity that lifts effortlessly from the glass. Floral notes with a dried herbie sage bush character engages immediately. Dry chalky tannins with a trace of minerally iron filings. It’s vibrant and fleshy with real volume of flavour. Continues to mark its turf as an Australian classic."
98 points, Ray Jordan, www.rayjordan.com.au, February 2024.
"For me, this is the best release of this premium grenache. Outstanding. Medium bodied and drawn long with incredibly fine, firm, graphite-laced tannins. Wow factor stuff, each sip a reset of the palate, so beautifully poised and refreshing. Flamboyant wood smoke and sandalwood scents, a bit too much of the seasoning here, but underlying dark cherry, paprika, hazelnut and pepper. The palate similarly finds these characters, cherry, paprika, smoky spice, nuttiness, and woven so beautifully together. Those tannins, though .. "
95 points, Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion.
| SKU | 1SWINFARGREN22 |
| Brand | Swinney |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5000kg |
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