Ochota Barrels The Green Room Grenache Noir/Syrah Mclaren Vale 2012

This whole bunch fermented blend exhibits a luminous crimson hue in the glass. solid intensity, marked by vibrant red berry fruits and distinct Asian spice character, with a pronounced white pepper accent. The palate delivers taut black raspberry and tart cherry fruit, showing notable energy and impressive vertical lift through the mid-palate. The tension remains focused and precise on the finish, where fine-grained tannins provide textural framework alongside a subtle medicinal cherry note that speaks to the ripeness achieved through whole cluster inclusion.