Tried a sneak peak of the Polygon 22, totally agree, absolutely amazing! Unfortunately I've struggled with reductive wines across their range in my last two visits to the cellar door, without it, great wines. I definitely recommend the Paralian 21 grenache (42$) for a Grenache under 50$.
Hello. Wine newbie here. I noticed that your (Au/NZ) wines seem to have more non natural corks than I'm used to seeing. I Googled it and a whole cork rabbit hole appeared of course :) Looks like there might be a tendency towards returning to natural cork in your region, and some major producers even said that they returned because the screw cap lowered the quality of their wine. This is contrary to what I've been taught. Now I'm wondering what an Aussie wine nerd thinks. Cheers,
@@erinlarkin I binge watched a slew of your videos as part of my newfound interest in wine and asked a series of questions on different videos, not really thinking of how busy and hard working you must be. Please don't feel obligated to get through any more, you'd spare me the notion of having been unrealistic and inconsiderate. I apologize. And if this response annoys you, kindly observe if you will, that the question in the above post is clear. You're just going too fast :) Kind regards from Norway.
I love grenache, but what's with the corks? I thought we'd gotten past this. And selling grenache for more than $100 is an act of treachery here in South Australia. Plenty of brlliant grenache for less than $50. Hat's off to Bekkers and Thistledown and Aphelion. If you want decent grenache from the Barossa, see Tim Smith.
@@erinlarkin Yes, that one for sure, will look out for it! Ever since I visited Mclaren and Barossa, i am a big Grenache fan, also went to the right places after watching your videos ;)
I'm so happy to see you back ..always a joy listening to you.
Great video Erin!
Amazing! As a geology undergrad who loves wine this is so exciting! Now to order Pedro's book....
He is fascinating! And passionate. Also a good book if you’re a jazz nut…
now these are wines I would love to try! great introduction to winery.
Track them down, or visit the cellar door! Very exciting project. Thanks for watching!
@@erinlarkin I would love to, if ai wasnt on the other side of the planet 😄
Tried a sneak peak of the Polygon 22, totally agree, absolutely amazing! Unfortunately I've struggled with reductive wines across their range in my last two visits to the cellar door, without it, great wines. I definitely recommend the Paralian 21 grenache (42$) for a Grenache under 50$.
Another superstar. I can feel an under $50 Grenache video upcoming…
so cool Erin 🙂
Thanks Steve!
Ordered a six pack of the Kin after viewing your clip Erin, financially poorer but spiritually richer 🙏
That is the most accessible wine in the lineup. I hope you enjoy!
Febrile?? You may be the first wine writer to use that term. Very meaningful.
It’s an appropriate descriptor for the acid and tannin interplay I believe. Not unlike ‘nervy’.
I love the Yangarra old vine Grenache - if that comes anything close to that for $35 im in!
haha. I also love that wine! Ooof. I see $40 online. It sneaks in under $50. Maybe I need an Under $50 Grenache Rivalry video... Best of!
Hello. Wine newbie here. I noticed that your (Au/NZ) wines seem to have more non natural corks than I'm used to seeing. I Googled it and a whole cork rabbit hole appeared of course :) Looks like there might be a tendency towards returning to natural cork in your region, and some major producers even said that they returned because the screw cap lowered the quality of their wine. This is contrary to what I've been taught. Now I'm wondering what an Aussie wine nerd thinks. Cheers,
Are you asking about Diam (composite cork) vs natural cork?
@@erinlarkin I binge watched a slew of your videos as part of my newfound interest in wine and asked a series of questions on different videos, not really thinking of how busy and hard working you must be. Please don't feel obligated to get through any more, you'd spare me the notion of having been unrealistic and inconsiderate. I apologize. And if this response annoys you, kindly observe if you will, that the question in the above post is clear. You're just going too fast :) Kind regards from Norway.
I love grenache, but what's with the corks? I thought we'd gotten past this. And selling grenache for more than $100 is an act of treachery here in South Australia. Plenty of brlliant grenache for less than $50. Hat's off to Bekkers and Thistledown and Aphelion. If you want decent grenache from the Barossa, see Tim Smith.
All great producers that you mention! I also like the Cirillo Grenaches
sounds very interesting, but 300 bucks.. hmm
What about $35 for the Kin? Great value!
@@erinlarkin Yes, that one for sure, will look out for it! Ever since I visited Mclaren and Barossa, i am a big Grenache fan, also went to the right places after watching your videos ;)
I’m so glad to hear that!
Interesting video, thanks. Yangarra Old Vine great value under $50, I also like Lake Breeze Old Vine Grenache - for around $30.
You’re right Mark!
Alcohols of 13% correlates to unripe fruit. Particularly in Barossa Grenache.
Maybe not. Whole bunch can be a factor. And those fermenter may be another factor.
@@1949cr another factor in what? Unripe tannins? Unripe flavours?
And the addition of stalks plus reductive winemaking = unripe
@@Maxindifference stuck in Overripeland?
@@1949cr or I’m correct and the wine is still made from fruit that isn’t ripe. And tastes it
@@Maxindifference where in South Australia would you get unripe fruit? For Australia, almost everywhere on the mainland that's an oxymoron.