2022 ‘Duck, Duck, Cat’ Grenache
In 2020 we crushed the first Grenache for Genista from our single acre of 1944 planted vines.
We also got to know Rose, the local Barossa Wildlife Rescue (BWR) owner. Through Rose we adopted two Muscovy ducks named Willow and Jemima, and a tabby cat named Tabitha.
Rose works tirelessly to rescue and rehabilitate local wildlife and to support her work, we're donating $3 from the sale of every bottle of 'Duck, Duck, Cat' to BWR.
This 2022 vintage marks our third year of producing Grenache from these old vines.
$35.00
Wine Details
| Region | Barossa Valley, South Australia |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Variety | Grenache |
| Size | 750ml |
| Alcohol Volume | 14.5% |
| pH | 3.5 |
| TA | 5.13 g/L |
| Residual Sugar | 0.5 g/L (equates to <0.1 g/glass) |
| Vegan Friendly | ✔ |
| Keto Friendly | ✔ |
| No fining agents used | |
Vintage Notes
The second of the La Niña years proved fruitful. Strong winter rains for the second year running put life back into the Valley, and after catching their breath in 2021, the vines were raring to go.
Spring was littered with major weather events like strong winds, harsh frosts and window smashing hail. Luckily, it all went around our vineyard and the vines ticked along contently.
Early summer was classically dry, although late summer rain and humidity created perfect conditions for botrytis to grow.
Hand picking to avoid the bulk of this botrytis on the 5th of April 2022, and destemming everything to get the bits we might've missed, the Grenache was fermented on skins for 7 days before being pressed to seasoned French and American hogsheads, set aside to mature for 13 months.
Pulled from barrel in June 2023 and allowed to gravity settle while we attended various Good Food and Wine Shows, the wine was racked a few times and sent for bottling in August 2023.
Reviews
94 points – Brendan Black, Wine Pilot
There was so much to like about this wine, and not just the fact that it had a drawing of two ducks and a cat on the label. The nose was vibrant and I spent quite a lot of time just smelling the wine, which gave off oodles of raspberry, strawberry, confectionery, bramble, black cherry and a perfumed, violet note, plus some cola and dried fruits from ageing. The palate is even livelier, with chalky tannins and powerful fruit flavours. On the second night, it looks even more stunning.
92 points – Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
The colour is a pale crimson. The nose exhibits notes of strawberries, florals, spices, mulberries and even a little chocolate. The most entrancing aspect is a joyful strawberries and cream note. Fresh with a silky texture and sleek tannins, the wine has very good length. Enjoy it now and over the next three to five years.
Drink by: 2024-2029
92 points – Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
Eighty year-old Barossa vines provide the base for this excellent Grenache. Fragrant spicy rose petal and earthy raspberry notes open immediately. The medium bodied palate is smoothly textured with a fine oak and tannin integration. Sits beautifully in the mouth with a lingering finish.
Drink by: 2024-2033
