Heirloom Alcala McLaren Vale Grenache 2023 la-pigeade and also selected from the

and also selected from the best barrels during aging

while still retaining the estate's signature finesse and restraint

vibrant pink colour

mouth-filling tannins and smoky savoury spices with a lively unabated finish

The palate begins with a lean fruit profile

Heirloom Alcala McLaren Vale Grenache 2023 la-pigeade and also selected from theBEST IN SHOW DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS Darkish and purplish. From East to West: grenache at its best. Dark soy, earthy five spice; cinnamon and musk and cardamon; balsamic and then pastis and then English Christmas Cake Sharp and heightened aromaticity but with depth to plumb below. Underplayed complexity. Clean and clear acidity ushers everything else in: round tannins that are at once both miniature and everywhere; dark berry fruits that are as