Kurtz Family Charlie's Grenache

Kurtz Family Charlie’s Grenache 2023 from Kurtz Family Vineyards in the Barossa Valley is a centenarian‑vine Grenache that drinks like a dream for Shiraz lovers – bold, aromatic and richly textured, yet flowing with plush, pure fruit and that unmistakable sandy‑soils Barossa charm that keeps you reaching for another pour.

On the nose, Charlie’s Grenache 2023 offers fragrant waves of cherry, raspberry, loganberry and pomegranate, lifted by Szechuan pepper, star anise, dried orange peel and red liquorice, with subtle French oak in the background. The palate is full‑flavoured and generous, balancing juicy red and black fruits with earthy, savoury notes, exotic spice and a fine black‑tea astringency that adds grip and length.

This Kurtz Family Charlie’s Grenache is spot‑on with barbecued lamb, Peking duck, quail, roast beef, robust vegetable bakes and pasta with rich, flavoursome sauces – think ragu, baked lasagne or mushroom tagliatelle. It’s a cracking Barossa old‑vine Grenache to pour at long lunches or shared dinners, giving both Shiraz drinkers and Grenache fans something seriously satisfying in the glass.