Lost Penny Fire Cart Grenache 2020 from the Barossa Valley is a bright, fruit‑driven Grenache that shows how well old‑vine Barossa fruit can do in a slightly lighter, juicier frame than the estate’s Shiraz wines. It pours medium crimson and opens with blackberry, plum, cherry and strawberry, all dusted with gentle spice.

On the palate it is medium bodied, plush and approachable, packed with black and red berries, soft plum and a hint of liquorice, framed by Grenache’s naturally supple tannins and a fresh acid line that keeps it from ever feeling heavy. There is enough concentration and warmth to feel distinctly Barossan, but the texture stays smooth and dangerously drinkable.

Fire Cart Grenache 2020 is tailor made for chargrilled lamb, gourmet sausages, roast vegetables or a mushroom and herb risotto, where its juicy fruit, gentle spice and soft tannins really wrap around savoury flavours on the plate. It is a smart pick when you want Barossa richness in a slightly brighter, more medium‑bodied red.