Words from a Wine Glass

I found it interesting that, even though I knew what the ‘Pee Wee’ reference meant, my wife immediately thought of ‘Pee Wee’ Wilson of The Delltones (not showing her age much).

The actual reference is to the small marbles of that childhood game that was pretty popular in our house growing up.  But, my wife’s memory got me thinking.

The Delltones were a vocal harmony group of (originally) four fellas.  What I’d like to emphasise is the ‘harmony part.  This wine is that but it is also has so many facets that work well together and is appreciated by many generations.

I must warn you, everything about it is pretty, lively and fresh.  Cranberries (a favourite) on lead vocals backed up nicely by a choir of red fruits.  This may not linger for as long as The Delltones (50+ years!!) but, for a rosé, this gives plenty for the vocal chords to think about and thoroughly appreciate…just like we did!

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Region: McLaren Vale     Price: $25     Source: Online Purchase

“Old Legend” conjures up so many thoughts but I would never had associated it with Grenache.  Attaching the term to this wine is going to etch it into the minds of many I’ve not doubt, especially when you get the opportunity to try it.

The way the wine was made from the parcels of fruit picked is, I think, worth hitting the link and reading about (that’s why on this occasion I’ve included the link to the wine).  It’s like a personality was developed for the wine at the same time and you just want to delve deeper into it.

This may not make sense but, there’s plenty on the nose but it’s light and lingering.  The flavours are the same but (and again it may not make sense) with a subtle richness.

Red fruits, spicy dark cherries and the ‘easy going’ tannins carry it through on the palate very, very nicely.  I must add too, the next night, it was like it was telling me it had the stamina to hang around until I retire (I’ll keep that year to myself for now).

www.hentleyfarm.com.au/product/grenache-2015

Region: Barossa Valley     Price: $62.00     Source: Sample

This may sound a little harsh but I sometimes wonder what is trying to be achieved with some rosés.  Don’t get me wrong I like rosé but some I have tried were one dimensional, lacking any personality and seemed a bit sad really.  I will admit to gravitating towards those made using grenache, shiraz or cabernet franc.  This one is predominately grenache with 15% shiraz.

Straight up, love the colour (my wife said, “stunning”).  It looks so clean, fresh and lively! Initially it was not as lively on the nose or palate and I take full responsibility for that.  It was way too cold.  When it got going, it was also lively on the nose too.

Red berries come to the fore on the (slightly subdued) palate and again, it just seems so fresh!  The one thing that really impressed me with this wine is it’s finish.  Lovely, a touch spicy and dry.  Yep, dry!  Exactly how I like my rosés.

The warmer weather will soon be upon us and this is going to compliment it perfectly.

www.hentleyfarm.com.au

Region: Barossa Valley     Price: $21.50     Source: Sample