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2010 The Olive Branch Grenache, McLaren Vale, South Australia

( £10.49 down to £7.86, 14.5%, Sainsbury's )

It’s surprisingly hard to find wines made solely from Grenache (such is its predigree as a blending grape), but McLaren Vale in South Australia is often a good bet. This has all the variety’s hallmarks – high alcohol, bags of red fruits and full, but smooth tannins – with well integrated vanilla oak and plenty of perfume and concentration. Very tasty. 

BuyDrinking window: 2013-16Similar Wines: £10-£20, 86-90, Australia, Red, Grenache
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