Medium-deep garnet colored, the 2009 Fifth Wave Grenache presents ripe black cherries and black raspberry notes with underlying hints of game, toast, spice box and underbrush. Very big, full bodied and voluptuous on the palate, it has a very crisp level of acid to lend freshness and medium to firm velvety tannins for support, finishing long and spicy. Delicious now, it should cellar to 2019+. Importer: Negociants USA, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-0993

Firm and juicy, this is bright with plum and guava fruit that picks up a hint of lime as the finish lingers. Drink now through 2015. 20 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa Select to Add