2017 Bekkers, McLaren Vale Grenache

96 points James Halliday: "From vineyards at Blewitt Springs, Kangarilla and Onkaparinga Hills; hand-pruned, crop-thinned, 20% whole bunches placed at the bottom of an open fermenter. 80% destemmed machine- sorted and placed on top, 6 days cold soak, wild-fermented, gentle pumpovers, basket-pressed to French oak for 14 months maturation. The palate is like a blowing silken spider’s web, gently blowing in a breeze, red fruits the key."

96 points Real Review: "Extraordinary purity and definition on the nose. Rose petals, cherry pie, vanilla bean. The palate is beautifully full and expressive with a refined core of just ripe mulberries and cherries. The oak is premium, refined and discrete. It is a superb blend of sweet and savoury elements. Highly recommended"