{"product_id":"2025-serrat-close-planted-grenache-noir-750ml","title":"2025 Serrat Close Planted Grenache Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerrat Close Planted Grenache Noir 2025 is a Yarra Valley Grenache from Victoria, Australia, made from the old Barossa clone BVRC38.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 release is a highly fragrant and detailed cool-climate Grenache, combining red-fruited purity, spice, floral lift and the poised structure that defines Serrat's small-production wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 season was mild in spring, with good rainfall and soil moisture leading into one of the calmest flowering periods of recent years. Summer was warm, fine and exceptionally long, with no extreme heat and ideal ripening conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes from the original planting and a portion from the newer planting of the same clone in 2011. Halliday notes 25% whole bunches, 14 days on skins, and maturation in one 600L French cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97\/100 from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Value wine on Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-climate Yarra Valley Grenache Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Barossa clone BVRC38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25% whole bunches and 14 days on skins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellaring potential through 2034\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion · 2025 Vintage · Tasted: 18 February 2026 · Published: 01 June 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n“Aromas of bright red fruits, pomegranate, aromatic herbs and fragrant rose petal that emerge the more the wine sits in the glass.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright ruby red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberry, cranberry, pomegranate and wild strawberry fruits, with spice, floral lift, aromatic herbs and rose petal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, silky, concentrated and poised, with juicy red-fruited intensity and persistent tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong and detailed, with a chalky Grenache finish and cool-climate freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested pairing: beef and venison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Grenache Noir is delicious in youth, while its structure and length will allow it to continue evolving over the coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended drinking window: 2026-2034.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Grenache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Yarra Valley \/ Victoria \/ Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVineyard \/ Geo info: Old Barossa clone BVRC38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: 25% whole bunches; 14 days on skins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: One 600L French cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Screw cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: 2026-2034\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Serrat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52315638366510,"sku":"7800764765","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2025SerratGrenacheNoir_shopify.jpg?v=1784101232","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2025-serrat-close-planted-grenache-noir-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}