Yelland and Papps 2009 Devote Old Vine Grenache

Small volume, hand crafted, old vine Grenache is Yelland and Papps’ strongest suit and in 2009 they have once again produced a top quality wine.
Familiar raspberry, cherry, vanilla and old oak-infused allspice mesh smoothly together on the nose and follow through to the palate. There is a vibrancy to the fruit that was not as evident in the heatwave vintages of 2007 and 2008 and a pleasant earthy stalkyness appears on the finish.

For all of the promising űber-savoury, ‘striving for complexity’ Grenache coming out recently this wine is comforting, enjoyable, flavoursome yet still contemplative. The best of both worlds.

Rating:

/ 93pts

Price: $32
ABV: 14.5%

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