As fine and elegant as ever, a Grenache for Pinot drinkers. Deep ruby in colour, leading with
beetroots, stewed rhubarb, Turkish delight, and the whole bunch component contributing
peppercorns. A little talc mineral in there too, plus elements of cola and raspberry lollies. Light and bright on the palate with fine succulent tannins, easy to drink but maintains its presence, with nice length on the finish giving it an air of seriousness.
*Tasting note by Felix Riley – founder of Felixir* 

In crafting the 2022 Meta Grenache, 74% of the grapes were sourced from the Thiele Road
Grenache vineyard in Bethany, a historical plot planted in 1941. On 14th March, 2022, this fruit was handpicked and underwent a distinctive 100% whole bunch fermentation. The grapes were sealed in open fermenters, immersed in dry ice, and subjected to a carbonic maceration process initiated by the wild yeast present on the fruit. After 12 days, the lid was removed, and gentle foot stomping, alongside tender pump-overs, for an additional 5-9 days before pressing. Half the wine rested in tanks, while the other half matured in old French oak to soften tannins. The Thiele Road component anchors the wine, infusing it with earthy, smoky nuances and a refined tannin structure. Two additional portions, including 90-year-old bush vine Grenache and a vineyard from the 1960s, were blended.
These parcels were blended in July 2022, and bottled on 29th September, 2022, with no
filtration or fining.