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Cirillo Estate 2016 'The Vincent' Survivor Vine Barossa Grenache

Cirillo Estate 2016 'The Vincent' Survivor Vine Barossa Grenache

96 Points
James Suckling
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96 Points
James Suckling

Mission Codename Eye of the Tiger

Come again??? Rubbin’ me eyes and looking closer. 96 points and 29 bucks? No way Jose! Well, yes way, as the Aussies CAN overdeliver, big time.

Put this stunner in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and it would not be out of place. It smells and tastes like some of the top luxury cuvées from the crown jewel of the Southern Rhône. Heck James Suckling puts this PAR with the likes of Clos du Caillou’s 2016 La Réserve or Janasse’s 2016 Vieilles Vignes flagship bottlings that command 5 to 10 times more money. UNREAL.

And what’s up with that “Survivor Vine” on the label? It’s the, Eye of the Tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight, or what? A fighter it sure is, BORN IN 1848. Yeah, that’s like BEFORE the Gold Rush and the Civil War and all. Taste and believe in the power of really, really old and wise vines…

96 Points – James Suckling

“A concentrated and deeply flavorsome Grenache from the sandy Vine Vale soils, this has attractive spicy red and purple berry fruits with some gently stony, almost flinty edges and hints of wild roasting herbs. The palate’s beautifully fresh and lithe, really nicely honed in terms of tannin, and vibrant and succulent. Red-plum and dark-cherry flavors snap fresh through the finish. Superb wine. Drink now and for 10+ years.”

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What the Winery Says 2016 'The Vincent' Survivor Vine Barossa Grenache

Cirillo Estate
Cirillo Estate
Winemaker
Marco Cirillo
Varietal
100% Survivor Vine Grenache
Vintage
2016
Appellation
Barossa Valley, Southeastern Australia
Soils
Sandy
Alcohol
%14
Total acidity
6.8 g/L
pH
3.47
Residual sugar
0.39 g/L
Aging
12 months
Barrels
100% neutral French oak
Production
9 barrels

About the Winery Cirillo Estate

Cirillo Estate Winemaker Marco Cirillo
Cirillo Estate Winemaker Marco Cirillo
Cirillo Estate 2016 'The Vincent' Survivor Vine Barossa Grenache 750ml Wine Bottle
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