Wild Duck Creek Heathcote Col Mountain Vineyard Grenache 2022 (1x75cl)

Estate
Wild Duck Creek Estate was planted in Heathcote by David Anderson in 1980 and is known internationally for its scarce Duck Muck Shiraz. James Halliday Five Star (top 10%).

Region
Heathcote is defined by Cambrian soil — a weathered volcanic red earth roughly 500 million years old with exceptional water retention, and among the most highly regarded red-wine soils in Australia.

Variety & Style
Grenache is uncommon in Heathcote, which is Shiraz country, so a single-vineyard Grenache from here is a genuine outlier. Typical Grenache character: red cherry, spice and florals, gentle tannin, medium body.

What to Expect
Two kinds of rarity at once — Grenache from a Shiraz region, made by an estate known for a cult Shiraz. Do not expect Duck Muck's concentration; this is a wine pointed in a different direction.

Serving
15–16°C, lightly chilled if you like. Roast chicken, grilled vegetables, cured ham, Chinese roast meats.