From another ancient vineyard composed of sandy soils overlaying clay, the 2004 Grenache Kangarilla is a big, up-front, exotic, fruit-dominated effort displaying loads of mountain berries, blackberries, white pepper, herbs, and spice. While not the most complex of these Grenaches, it is a lush, fleshy, beautifully-textured example to enjoy over the next 8-10 years. Importer: Wine Brokers Unlimited, tel. (866) 416-9463

Winemaker Roman Bratasuik calls Kangarilla “quite a warm spot,” and that character is evident in this wine’s dark blackberry and plum flavors, soft, open-knit texture and warmth on the finish. It’s a lush, sexy wine with tons of appeal in its youth—why wait? ——J.C.(12/15/2006)—— 92