Yalumba Tri-Centenary Vineyard Grenache 2012

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Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
2012

Size
750ML

ABV
13.5%

Features
Green Wine

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Winemaker Notes

A true individual showcasing the essence of Grenache, sourced from vines that have been in the ground for more than 125 years. Year after year these veteran vines give up small quantities of exceptional grapes.

Dense black purple in color, this wine has aromas of fig, plum, cassis, violet, rose petals, dark ganache and briar; all seamlessly melded together. The palate shows bittersweet chocolate, smoldering black tea and charcoal with notes of hot stone and lavender lurking in the background. A tarry spine keeps it all balanced, with finely beaded acidity and a graphite filled finish. This wine wonderfully captures the power and drive of the 2012 vintage.

For something different, enjoy with dark chocolate fondant and Turkish delight ice-cream.

Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly

Professional Ratings

  • 96
    This has a truly commanding style with aromas of raspberries, dark cherries and a hint of wild herbs. With plenty of depth and detail on the palate, it has impressive presence, concentration, style and substance. Old-vine tannins (1889-planted bush vines) deliver a grenache that will age a long time and drive a deep, darker-berry-flavored finish. Striking. Drink now to 2025.
  • 96
    A temperate year produced a temperate Grenache, hailing from 820 dry-grown, gnarly old bush vines planted in 1889 and spending 10 months in older French oak hogsheads. It's deep and very precise, with tightly wound, crunchy blackcurrant and juicy bramble fruit. Subtle Turkish delight florals, saddle soap and spice add detail and layers. It finishes long, with persistent acidity and finely textured, mineral tannins. Surprisingly good with pan-fried scallop and cauliflower puree.
  • 92

    From the oldest plot of the Tri-Centenary vineyards (1889), of which just 820 vines remain, this Grenache is an inky-hued, dense version of the variety, swimming with plush, almost raisiny blackberry fruit, cola, dusting polish, mocha and spice. The full-bodied palate offers more rich, dark fruit and tight-grained, dusty tannins.

    (Cellar Selection)

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Yalumba, Australia
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Established in 1849, Yalumba is Australia’s most historic family-owned wine company showcasing the best of the Barossa and South Australian wine regions. Fiercely independent and extremely progressive through the generational ownership by the Hill-Smith family, their longevity and success are a result of patience, collaboration, and forward-thinking. Yalumba is a leader in the industry with the foresight to embrace the natural terroir to craft wines with individual character and a sense of purpose, as well as a spirit to reinvest in the land upon which it operates. Yalumba is committed to sharing stories of provenance gathered over 175 years of history of family winemaking.

Arguably the single most famous wine region in Australia, the Barossa includes both Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, making it one of the only areas in Australia to have neighboring warm and cool climate growing conditions. Yalumba is privileged to have access to some of the oldest vineyards in the world in Barossa Valley, including 1889 bush vine Grenache and 1908 Shiraz. They are committed to growing premium quality fruit reflecting distinctive varietal characters of the region.

Yalumba also operates the Southern Hemisphere's only fully operational Cooperage, crafting bespoke oak barrels that elevate the wines aged within them. While the beginnings of the Yalumba Cooperage remain a mystery lost in time, coopering has been a proud tradition at the winery for more than a century. Their coopers have been performing and perfecting their craft since around 1890. In the Nursery, Yalumba is a global leader in wine innovation, growing, evaluating, and supplying quality grape vines to the Australian wine industry. Yalumba has developed strong relationships with leading grapevine programs from around the world and have exclusive access to certain new varietals in Australia. This gives the Yalumba viticulturists and winemakers the unique opportunity to evaluate and develop new or emerging varieties before they are sold.

Yalumba continually strives to reduce their impact on the environment, stay involved in the community, and make great wine with minimal intervention in the vineyard and in the winery. They are committed to sustainable practices, with the belief that the healthier and more biodiverse the vineyards are, the better the wines will be. Yalumba has been developing its own sustainable viticulture program since the mid-1990s, promoting the economic production of quality grapes. For every acre of vineyard Yalumba own, they have at least one acre of native vegetation. All Yalumba wines are crafted with wild yeast, are 100% vegan, and are made with the least intervention possible but with as much knowledge, confidence, and expertise as possible.

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Grenache thrives in any warm, Mediterranean climate where ample sunlight allows its clusters to achieve full phenolic ripeness. While Grenache's birthplace is Spain (there called Garnacha), today it is more recognized as the key player in the red blends of the Southern Rhône, namely Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and its villages. Somm Secret—The Italian island of Sardinia produces bold, rustic, single varietal Grenache (there called Cannonau). California, Washington and Australia have achieved found success with Grenache, both flying solo and in blends.

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Historically and presently the most important wine-producing region of Australia, the Barossa Valley is set in the Barossa zone of South Australia, where more than half of the country’s wine is made. Because the climate is very hot and dry, vineyard managers work diligently to ensure grapes reach the perfect levels of phenolic ripeness.

The intense heat is ideal for plush, bold reds, particularly Shiraz on its own or Rhône Blends. Often Shiraz and Cabernet partner up for plump and powerful reds.

While much less prevalent, light-skinned varieties such as Riesling, Viognier or Semillon produce vibrant Barossa Valley whites.

Most of Australia’s largest wine producers are based here and Shiraz plantings date back as far as the 1850s or before. Many of them are dry farmed and bush trained, still offering less than one ton per acre of inky, intense, purple juice.

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