2023 Faber Vineyard Grenache

Varieties: 100% Grenache

Grenache is considered a ‘hero’ variety of the Swan Valley - it thrives in the hot climate.

Region: Swan Valley

Tasting Notes

- Sweetness: Dry | Medium | Sweet
- Acidity: Low | Medium | High
- Tannin: Low | Medium | High
- Alcohol: Low (9-11%) | Medium (12-13%) | High (14%+)
- Body: Light | Medium | Full
- Oak: None | Some | Lots
- Fruits: Raspberry, tart cherry
- Flavours: Rosehip, red licorice

Critic Reviews

95 pts Halliday Wine Companion (2022)

Cellaring Potential

Drinking great now but will reward up to another 3 years in bottle.

Enjoy With

Beef carpaccio.

About Faber Vineyard

John Griffith and his team at Faber Vineyard know what varieties shine in the Swan Valley and know exactly how to get the best out of them. Faber Vineyard was established in 1997 by John Griffiths and Jane Micallef. Faber is the Latin word for craft.

John Griffiths spent 10 years learning the skills of making highly drinkable wines in warm climates before arriving in the Swan Valley. He recognized that the Swan Valley was unique in its ability to produce delicate, refined white wines, smooth generously flavoured and long-lived red wines, and extremely rich luscious liqueur styles. As he refined his winemaking skills, he learnt about the proven grape varieties and wine styles that had over one hundred years of development and success in the Swan Valley.

John has chosen to embrace what are traditional varieties for the Swan Valley – Verdelho, Shiraz and Brown Muscat – as the “backbone” of Faber Vineyard. He has delivered his own interpretation of these varieties, all be it built on tradition, and set new standards of excellence. He has also innovated with new varieties, introducing Petit Verdot to the Swan, and new styles including his Chardonnay Blanc de Blanc.