Spinifex La Cigale 2022 from Barossa Valley opens with a sun‑drenched warmth that speaks to old‑vine Grenache grown in the dry, northern Barossa, lovingly shaped by Rowland Hayes. This Spinifex La Cigale 2022 Barossa Valley expression is an essential buy for those who want perfumed, lightly spiced Grenache with drive and freshness rather than jammy weight.

On the nose there is crushed raspberry, wild strawberry and dried rose petal lifted by a hint of white pepper and Mediterranean herbs, carried on a fine line of acidity and supple tannins. The palate is bright and lifted, with a silky texture and a long, floral finish that keeps you reaching for another glass.

Serve slightly cool with spit‑roast lamb, grilled tomato tarts or charcuterie laden with olives and aged cheese, best enjoyed at a long, sun‑drenched lunch. Buy a bottle now for a warm‑weather gathering and add several more to the cellar to watch its elegant complexity unfold over five to eight years.