2022 Duke Grenache

This wine is a special project of second generation at Gibson, Adam, whose nickname is “Duke.” Adam claims the reference comes from playing local football, where a fiery competitiveness often saw him being “dukes up” on the field. The inconvenient truth behind it however is the mispronunciation of his own middle name - Luke - as a toddler.

The 2022 Duke Grenache is made from both Barossa & Eden Valley fruit, and has a bright ruby red color with a pale ruby hue. Fragrant aromas of red and black cherries, spiced plum, dried flowers and savoury spice. The medium bodied palate is quite complex and shows flavours of cranberry, cherrystone, red apple skin, dried herbs and a savoury earthiness,  paving way for a long and structured finish of fine grainy tannin.

Our Gibson Duke Grenache is a contrast to the boisterousness you may expect in a wine named after Adam. Perhaps this wine offers a window to a softer, more considered and deeper side of the Duke himself. But we all know that he’ll never admit to that.

Enjoy a glass of Duke Grenache with grilled veggies or an Asian stir-fry.