The Fifth Wave Grenache 2018

LANGMEIL

The Fifth Wave Grenache
2018

  • Vegan
Country
Australia
Regulated designation
Geographical Indication (GI)
Region
South Australia
Subregion
Barossa
Varietal(s)
Grenache 100 %
Colour
Red
Producer's website

About this winery

Chief Winemaker Paul Lindner aims to produce world class wines using Langmeil's own individual style while taking advantage of the distinctive hallmarks of the Barossa. Langmeil ensures that all vineyard sources offer variety as well as the highest quality. Techniques and Philosophies Paul has a passion for utilizing old world and new world technology, minimal handling and filtration techniques, to ensure the full potential of the fruit is captured, resulting in fruit driven wines with subtle...

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Product notes

After a wet winter, spring was warmer and drier than average. Late spring and early summer were relatively mild, resulting in good flowering and fruit set. There were several heat spikes in mid to late summer, but then a perfect Autumn followed with favourable ripening conditions. Despite a later start and an earlier finish, the compressed harvest produced wines of deep colour, flavour and impeccable balance.

Tasting notes

Aromas of dark cherry, raspberry and brambly spice mingle with hints of cedar wood with savoury tones adding to the complexity. Juicy red berries and dark cherries flow through the palate, melting into lovely sweet pepper and briary spices. The finish lingers on a fruity and spicy note with typical chalky yet fine-grained tannins.

Press reviews

James Suckling

- 91 points -

June 2019

A vibrant array of ripe raspberries with an elegant and focused palate that delivers plenty of zippy fruit flavor.

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James Halliday (Australian Wine Companion)

- 91 points -

February 2020

From Lyndoch and Light Pass, the average vine age 70yo. The wine spent 19 months in used French oak, and I am surprised that the fruit flavours weren't confectionary/Turkish Delight.

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James Suckling

- 91 points -

October 2020

This has a light red-berry nose with fragrant and floral notes. The palate has raspberry and wild red-cherry flavours with fine, elegantly stated tannins. Fresh and long red-fruit finish.

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James Suckling

- 90 points -

November 2022 (Vintage 2020)

A rich and fruity grenache with aromas of strawberries, poached plums and hot chocolate. Full-bodied with ripe, silky tannins. Lots of weight here, with chocolate and spice notes to close.

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