{"product_id":"alexander-laing-grenache-2017","title":"Alexander Laing Grenache 2017","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion\u003c\/b\u003e Barossa Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring\u003c\/b\u003eDrinking well now and over the next decade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2017 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eCWSA 2019 - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2017 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eWine Showcase Magazine - 94 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2017 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eWine Showcase Magazine - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2015 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eWine Showcase Magazine - 95 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2015 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eCWSA 2018 Best Value - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2015 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eDecanter Asia Wine Awards 2017 - Award Winner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2015 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eSydney Royal Wine Show 2017 - Award Winner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2015 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eWine Showcase Magazine 2017 - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2015 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eMelbourne International Wine Competition 2017 - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2015 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eCWSA 2017 Best Value- GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4348%;\"\u003e2015 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.029%;\"\u003eWine Showcase Magazine - 95 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCWSA 2017 Best Value - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCWSA 2016 Best Value - DOUBLE GOLD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2009 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRobert Parker, The Wine Advocate - 91 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2006 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRobert Parker, The Wine Advocate - 91 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2005 Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRobert Parker, The Wine Advocate - 93 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Secure Checkout","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46695359512814,"sku":"8938","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/9152\/6638\/files\/Alex-Laing.png?v=1751415906","url":"https:\/\/pww-secure-checkout.myshopify.com\/products\/alexander-laing-grenache-2017","provider":"Secure Checkout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}