Mordrelle Basket Press ‘La Torera’ Grenache 2022 from Langhorne Creek is a striking, small‑batch Grenache that leans into perfume and dark fruit, offering serious flavour while staying silky and medium‑bodied.

In the glass, La Torera 2022 is all lilac, lavender and spice on the nose, rolling into dark fruit flavours of plum and blueberry, with notes of licorice, dark chocolate and a twist of orange rind adding complexity and a subtle bitter‑citrus edge. The palate is plush yet poised, with juicy dark berries, gentle grip and fine, supple tannins keeping everything long and beautifully balanced.

Food‑wise, Mordrelle Grenache Basket Press ‘La Torera’ 2022 is brilliant with chargrilled lamb, spiced pork, smoky eggplant, chorizo, or richer Mediterranean dishes where its floral perfume, dark fruit and chocolate‑licorice notes really sing. It is a characterful, limited Grenache that will drink superbly now with a short decant and develop more savoury, gamey nuance over the next 5–7 years.