Mad Crush

Vintage2021
ABV15.3%
VarietiesGrenache 76%, Mourvedre 15%, Tempranillo 9%
VineyardONX Estate Vineyard
AppellationTempleton Gap
AccoladesJames Suckling 91 Points
Notes

This Grenache blend opens with a unique, complex nose of ripe, reductive strawberry mingling with zesty orange peel, creating a tangy, almost savory first impression. Underneath, there's a distinct leathery cherry note that deepens the fruit profile, giving the wine an earthy, rustic edge. On the palate, the fruit is juicy yet slightly restrained by a subtle reduction, which adds depth to the watermelon’s sticky sweetness. A bit of dustiness from the reduction brings a touch of funk, keeping the profile intriguing and far from overly fruity. Structures are consistently soft and linear throughout the palate, lending to a moderately long finish of additional strawberry compote.