Bethany First Village Grenache 2023 from Bethany Wines in the Barossa is a vibrant, perfumed take on village Grenache – bright crimson in the glass, humming with red fruits and spice, and made to be dangerously drinkable. Bethany First Village Grenache 2023 captures the estate’s old–vine charm in a lighter, more modern frame.

Sweetly ripe aromas of Black Doris plum, wild strawberry, thyme, rose petal and nutmeg leap from the glass, with hints of red cherry and subtle French oak spice. The palate is beautifully rounded yet mid–weight, packed with red berry and orchard fruits, gentle baking spice and a swathe of fine, powdery tannins carrying freshness and length without heaviness.

This is spot–on with antipasto, charcuterie, margherita pizza, roast veg or a mid–week roast chook, and it absolutely sings lightly chilled on a warm Adelaide evening. Bethany First Village Grenache 2023 is also a clever match for grilled lamb cutlets or mushroom pasta, where its juicy red fruits and savoury spice really come into their own.