VANGUARDIST GRENACHE SYRAH 2023 - red

Style: Spicy & BrightAs with many great stories, Vanguardist was born of humble beginnings. Ideals, harmonised over a table littered with empty bottles. Laughs that rolled late into the evening, not realising the impetus forming, a relentless fire in the belly that sent Michael bouncing across the equator, chasing international harvests for most of his adult life. While its first release surfaced in the Hunter Valley, the label launched in South Australia in 2014, with two painstakingly crafted, single vineyard expressions. Two wines made from what Michael deemed to be the best varieties, grown in the best soils in the best sub regions the state had to offer. Herein lies the V obsession: an unwavering temperament that now finds Vanguardist wines in the countries most relevant independent bottle stores, bars, and in the secret arsenals of many a fine tuned Sommelier. VANGUARDISTFrom the Rende vineyard. fermented separately, about half whole bunch & blending post ferment with élevage for 11 months in 2600L three-year-old oak. The integration of varieties is a starring feature. Sour plum, dried blueberry, cranberry, garrigue-like scrubby herbs, white pepper and a hit of tar and dark, dry spices feature. This is a wine of sour-fruited tension, coiled tannins and of a generally savoury cast. It’s built for the table, like so many wines at this address. MARCUS ELLIS, Halliday Wine CompanionRegion: Mclaren Vale, SOUTH AUSTRALIAVariety: Grenache & Shiraz ABV: 13.5% Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424 *We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.