Cirillo 1850 Grenache is sourced from dry-grown bush vines planted on deep sandy soils in the old Seigersdorf/Light Pass area of the Barossa Valley, believed to be the oldest Grenache vineyard in the world. This 2006 museum release shows the quiet confidence of vine age and time in bottle, offering lifted aromas of wild strawberry and raspberry layered with darker cherry notes, dried herbs, rose petal and a distinctive twist of blood orange, alongside hints of white pepper and aniseed spice.

The palate is medium to full-bodied yet finely poised, delivering intense but delicate flavours of red berry fruit, cherry and subtle candied florals, supported by savoury undertones and a gentle mineral edge. There is a notable clarity and vivacity to the fruit, with a seamless flow across the palate that speaks more to variety and site than oak influence, the seasoned hogsheads sitting well in the background.

Fine, powdery tannins and bright natural acidity provide structure and lift, creating a wine of balance and finesse with impressive length. The finish is long and clean, echoing sweet red fruits, floral notes and subtle spice, a mature Grenache that remains vibrant, composed and expressive of its remarkable vineyard origin.