2005 Clarendon Hills "Kangarilla" Grenache Clarendon South Australia

Dark purple. Seductive red and dark berry liqueur aromas are complicated by exotic incense, floral oil and spices; has the pungency of a head shop. Lush and creamy, with deep raspberry and mulberry flavors that reach every square inch of the palate. With its molten tannins, there are no rough edges to distract from the sweet berry fruit. I'm sure that this will age but I'd have no trouble drinking it now, and loving it. (JR)

Another great wine in a run of Clarendon releases we have gotten our hands on for crazy prices. This bottle is at that perfect balance point where the primary fruit has backed off just a touch. The tannins have resolved to a supple soft texture. There are just hints of secondary bottle age elements creeping in to add complexity to a very bold, pure core of sappy dark red fruit. This is a nice example of a rich, saturated, fruit driven wine that still has balance and focus to age gracefully without falling apart at the seams. Great stuff at this silly price!