Serve slightly cool with spit‑roast lamb, charred lamb chops or grilled vegetables with rosemary, best enjoyed at a relaxed weekend dinner with friends. Buy a bottle now for tonight’s table and add another to the cellar to enjoy its evolving complexity over the next five to eight years, making this wine an excellent choice for both immediate enjoyment and thoughtful ageing.

Swinney Grenache 2024 from Frankland River opens with a lifted, savoury intensity drawn from the dry, gravelly soils of Frankland River, shaped by winemaker Rob Mann with a focus on perfume and freshness. This Swinney Grenache 2024 Frankland River release is a smart buy for those who want a vibrant, aromatic Grenache with structure and age‑ready elegance.

On the nose there is red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry layered with dried rose, white pepper and a faint note of iron and warm earth, framed by fine‑grained tannins and bright acidity. The palate is light‑medium yet layered, with a cool, mineral‑driven finish that keeps you coming back to the glass between courses.