Introduction Alexander Gordon Laing was yet another explorer from Scotland who traipsed around West Africa in the 18th century. Our Alexander Laing Grenache owes its existence to the blocks of weather beaten bush vines that survived the vine-pull at the end of the last century. Tasting Notes This Grenache is bright cherry red and purple in colour. It has a focused and highly aromatic nose with cherry, red currant and subtle notes on hibiscus and earth. Concentrated rich red berry flavours with liquorice and raspberry touches are evident whilst an almost crunchy feel and a touch of spice adds depth of flavour. The tannins are smooth as silk and carry the wine up until a long and well-balanced fruity finish. The Winemaking Alexander Laing is sourced from a single vineyard in Tanunda, which is dry grown and was planted over a century ago. Grapes were hand picked to preserve the old vines and to make sure they are not damaged. To ensure fruit purity we insist on hand picking old vine Grenache. The fruit was crushed and destemmed immediately after being picked in the cool early hours of the morning. Fermentation on skins using a selected yeast type occurred for 8-9 days at 20-25 degrees to maximise colour and flavour extraction. The oak maturation was critical with this wine and we aged individual parcels in differing oak prior to barrel selection and final blending of only the best quality barrels. Region Barossa ValleyCellaringDrinking well now and over the next decadeAlcohol 14% Accolades 2017 Vintage CWSA 2019 - GOLD Medal 2017 Vintage Wine Showcase Magazine - 94 POINTS 2017 Vintage Wine Showcase Magazine - GOLD Medal 2015 Vintage Wine Showcase Magazine - 95 POINTS 2015 Vintage CWSA 2018 Best Value - GOLD Medal 2015 Vintage Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2017 - Award Winner 2015 Vintage Sydney Royal Wine Show 2017 - Award Winner 2015 Vintage Wine Showcase Magazine 2017 - GOLD Medal 2015 Vintage Melbourne International Wine Competition 2017 - GOLD Medal 2015 Vintage CWSA 2017 Best Value- GOLD Medal 2015 Vintage Wine Showcase Magazine - 95 POINTS 2015 Vintage CWSA 2017 Best Value - GOLD Medal 2012 Vintage CWSA 2016 Best Value - DOUBLE GOLD 2009 Vintage Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate - 91 POINTS 2006 Vintage Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate - 91 POINTS 2005 Vintage Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate - 93 POINTS
