Grenache, "Bush Vine" Yalumba, Barossa, AU, 2022

2022 Yalumba Samuel’s Collection “Bush Vine” Grenache

Professional consensus: ~92 points

• James Suckling: 93 — fresh, sweetly red-fruited, with raspberry and cherry; vibrant and easygoing.
• Wine Enthusiast: 91 — silky, mid-weight and dry, with wild strawberry, florals and juicy grape character.
• Vinous: 91 — raspberry, dark earth and cherry pit; concentrated, balanced, with chewy tannins.
• Wine Spectator: 90 — elegant and fresh, showing cherry, strawberry, rhubarb, sage and lavender.
• Winepilot: 93 — bright red berries, dusty earth and spicy cherry; smooth, creamy and approachable. Drink 2024–2030.
• International Wine Challenge: 92 — sweet cherry, gentle red fruit and damson with a plush finish.

Bottom line: A fresh, juicy and medium-bodied Barossa Grenache emphasizing red fruit, spice and savory/herbal notes rather than heaviness. Excellent value at roughly 91–93 points; enjoyable now with some aging potential.

Vinous 91Points
This 2022 Grenache Samuel's Collection Bush Vine is vibrant and perfumed with its layers of raspberry, dark earth and cherry pit aromas of good intensity. Generously flavored and well composed with concentration and balance, chewy tannins providing adequate grip and some aging potential.