The 2022 Bekkers Grenache is a benchmark expression of McLaren Vale Grenache, sourced from old, dry-grown vines across multiple high-quality sites including Blewitt Springs and Kangarilla. The nose is highly perfumed and lifted, showing red cherry, blood orange and raspberry, layered with rose petal, exotic spice and subtle herbal complexity. There is a signature Bekkers style here - fragrant, elegant and slightly savoury, rather than heavy or jammy.
On the palate, it is silky, medium-bodied and beautifully textured, offering flavours of red and dark fruit, blood plum, spice and mineral notes, supported by fine, silt-like tannins and bright acidity. The structure is seamless and flowing, with a long, saline and savoury finish that adds complexity and drinkability. Critics often highlight its "bloody, meaty, savoury depth" combined with elegance, which is a hallmark of serious Grenache.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is exactly the kind of wine we position as a "premium Australian Grenache with Rhône finesse". It sits closer to Châteauneuf-du-Pape elegance rather than heavy Barossa styles - more about perfume, texture and precision. This is perfect for customers who enjoy Pinot Noir, Northern Rhône or fine Grenache, and want something refined, modern and expressive. A high-end, story-driven wine that drinks beautifully now with decanting or will evolve over 10–15+ years, pairing perfectly with lamb, game or Mediterranean dishes.
