John Duval Wines Annexus Grenache 2022

A selection from our best Grenache from exceptional vintages. The 2022 is sourced from a single 160+ year old ancestor vineyard in Eden Valley. Only 300 cases made.

Vintage: 2022

Variety: Grenache

Region: Eden Valley

Reviews:

96 points - Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion 23 June 2024. "The Stonegarten vineyard, just out of Springton in Eden Valley, is a sought after source of grenache for some of the region's best producers, the 160+ year old, well-farmed vines are quite a drawcard. The aromatic profile is subtle, filigreed. Red cherry, red plum and raspberry with transitory tones of exotic spice, pressed wildflowers, gingerbread, red licorice, stone, subdued cola and gentle wood spice that flit in and out of view. Harmonious and complex with a gorgeous red fruit profile, layers of spice and a savoury finish that glides away slowly. Lovely.”

95+ points - Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate, 21 June 2024 "The 2022 Annexus Grenache is lighter in the glass than the 2021 tasted beside it, and yet aromatically, it offers dried mint and raspberry pip, star anise and fennel, strawberry and pomegranate molasses. On the palate, the wine is elegant and detailed; it flows seamlessly across the palate and speaks of chinotto and blood orange. The fruit is fully destemmed prior to fermentation. The Stonegarden Vineyard was planted in 1858 and is a remarkable site in the Eden Valley. Perhaps this 2022 is slightly more modern in its framing than the 2021 tastes beside it. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap."

95 pts - Gary Walsh, The Winefront “From Stonegarden vineyard, planted in 1858. 300 cases made. Raspberry, red cherry, mint nougat, floral too, with something a little more stony in play. It’s medium-bodied, almond and red fruit, fine pumice stone tannin, mint and sage, succulent but controlled, with a slightly warm raspberried finish of excellent length. Very good.”

95 pts - Garbielle Poy, The Real Review “A heady nose of raspberries, vanilla and maraschino cherries excites. Its wafty notes hypnotise. With air, blackberries, dark chocolate and raspberry licorice aromas arise. The palate is viscous and lush, a stream of spice and red berries unleashes, tempered by some sappy rosemary accents. Structure is there in the form of chewy tannins: there are a lot of savoury tannins suggesting some oak influence. The oak marries well with the boldness of the fruit’s expression and ensures it will age very well. I would love to see this develop more tertiary tones. It’s got great potential.”