Max & Me Old Vine Springton Vineyard Grenache 2022 from Eden Valley is a beautifully vibrant, light‑on‑its‑feet Grenache sourced from a legendary Springton site with vines over 150 years old, giving wonderful purity and character. This Max & Me Springton Vineyard Old Vine Grenache 2022 is a modern, ultra‑drinkable expression that still carries serious pedigree and detail.

Aromatically it’s all pretty blue and purple florals, raspberry, wild strawberry and cherry, with hints of grape bubblegum, Chinese five spice, red licorice, cola, blood orange, crushed rock and fresh herbs. The palate is light to medium‑bodied, very fresh and juicy, with waves of red cherry and raspberry, gingery spice, charcuterie and fennel seed notes, chalky whole‑bunch tannins and a long, brisk, mineral‑edged finish. It’s ultra‑modern, moreish and built to drink beautifully now while still having the stuffing for medium‑term cellaring.

On the table, Max & Me Old Vine Springton Vineyard Grenache 2022 is superb with grilled lamb cutlets, pink lamb chops, char‑grilled chicken, wood‑fired pizza, charcuterie, fennel‑spiced sausages and Mediterranean‑style veg dishes, and it’s just as happy slightly chilled with antipasti on a warm evening. Think of it as a high‑country, old‑vine Grenache that drinks almost like a Cru Beaujolais in texture and energy, with sky‑high drinkability and serious underlying detail.