Ulithorne Meracus Grenache 2020 from McLaren Vale is a beautifully crafted, high‑class Grenache that marries vibrant red fruit with savoury complexity in a medium‑bodied, elegant frame. It has been recognised with a huge 98‑point score at the McLaren Vale Grenache Challenge and strong critical praise.

The nose is wonderfully ripe and complex, with lifted raspberry, red cherry and strawberry, dark berry depth, bouquet garni, dried rose, warm earth, game and vanillin oak. On the palate you get juicy red fruit, silky, delicate tannins and a fine line of acidity that deliver an elegant, medium‑bodied style; think cherry, raspberry and strawberry framed by spice, dried herbs, sandalwood and a long, pure, driven finish.

Ulithorne Meracus Grenache 2020 is a brilliant partner for charcuterie, roast chicken, roast duck, lightly spiced lamb, grilled vegetables, mushroom dishes and broader Mediterranean cuisine. Its combination of freshness, texture and subtle complexity makes it equally at home at a relaxed mid‑week dinner or a more serious Grenache‑focused line‑up.