Think of Australian Grenache like a heady version of Pinot Noir with an extra belly of mint, purplish flowers, and smoked earth. Immersed in Barossa's farming community for six generations, the Lindner family of Langmeil is a champion of Grenache and shows how user-friendly it can be. Aged in old American oak for eight months, vanilla and sweet spice soothe the alcohol (14.5%) and give cushion to a big and delicious "bowl of berries" finish. ~AA