2020 Bekkers, McLaren Vale Grenache

97 points James Halliday: "If anybody believes that other varieties in this country can match the world-class persuasions of McLaren Vale grenache they are sorely mistaken. Here, thorough evidence. A rich wine, harnessing the riper tendencies of the vintage while promoting fragrance, a diaphanous levity to the tannic latticework and that uncanny pinosity that makes grenache like this so compelling. Svelte, dense and yet so fresh. Molten raspberry, crushed black rock, Berger spice and orange peel. A faint whiff of mezcal and clove derived from the whole-bunch inclusion (20%) imbues additional savouriness. This is very fine."

96 points Vintage Journal: "Medium crimson. Attractive raspberry, strawberry fruits with hints of graphite/ herb garden. Elegant, silky textured and supple with lovely pure raspberry pastille, red plum, strawberry fruits, persistent fine lacy tannins, lovely mid-palate viscosity, underlying savoury notes and fresh crunchy/ mineral acidity. All the elements fold into each other very well. Finishes long and juicy. A beautiful primary McLaren Vale Grenache based on Blewitt Springs and Kangarilla vineyard sites. Should develop well."