The 2006 Thiele Road Grenache was sourced from a parcel planted in 1946. Fifty percent stems are used and the wine is aged for 20 months in seasoned oak. Dark ruby-colored, it has an enticing nose of lavender, earth notes, black cherry, and black raspberry. Layered, concentrated, and with serious old-vine character, it may well evolve for several years but can be enjoyed now. Jason Schwarz’ first vintage was 2002; the wine produced from his father’s 100+ acres of dry-grown vines in Barossa.Importer: Kysela Pere & Fils, Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-9228

(South Australia) Ripe berry nose with vanilla oakiness, tobacco and spice. Nicely structured with tobacoo notes, good texture and purity.