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At McLaren Vale Cellars, we're thrilled to be a part of this exciting journey. We invite you to join us in celebrating the Grenache greatness that is emerging from this remarkable corner of the wine world. Whether you're a long time fan or a newcomer to the variety, we're confident that you'll find something to love in our carefully curated selection of McLaren Vale Grenache wines.
Discover the best McLaren Vale wines with our expert guide. Explore tasting notes for the region's top Shiraz, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
McLaren Vale, a famous wine region nestled south of Adelaide in South Australia, has long been celebrated for its robust Shiraz. However, in recent decades, Grenache has emerged as a star varietal, producing wines of remarkable elegance, complexity, and versatility.
McLaren Vale Grenache typically showcases a vibrant and expressive aromatic and flavour spectrum, setting it apart from its counterparts in other regions. Influenced by the region's Mediterranean climate, old vines, and diverse soil types (including ancient McLaren Vale Grenache, terra rossa, and sand over limestone), these wines often exhibit:
Wine pairing has gotten way too serious. Somewhere between the endless debates about which Burgundy goes best with duck confit and the pretentious arguments over whether Sancerre or Chablis complements oysters, we've lost sight of a fundamental truth: good wine makes everything taste better. Even McDonald's.
So when we cracked open a bottle of McLaren Vale Grenache last Friday night and realised we had nothing in the fridge except leftover energy drinks and regret, we did what any reasonable wine lover would do. We hit the Golden Arches and conducted the most important wine pairing experiment of our lives.
The results? Absolutely mind-blowing. Not only did McLaren Vale Grenache pair beautifully with McDonald's classics, but it elevated them in ways that would make a Michelin-starred chef weep with envy. Here's why your next wine night should definitely include a drive-through detour.
