Tim Smith Wines, Bugalugs Grenache, Barossa Valley

Tapped with Coravin since we just wanted to try it. This is a delicious wine. For context, our reference for Barossa Grenache is the Powell & Son Seppeltsfield Grenache, a truly mind-blowing wine. Based on that, the somm at Spirited Gourmet in Belmont, MA, who knows Dave Powell’s winemaking, recommended this as a wine made in a similar style, but clearly at a more agreeable price. It did not disappoint. Fresh, floral nose and elegant but intensely fruity mid-palate. Just …

Tim Smith’s winery is located right across the street from Penfolds, the most legendary name in Aussie wine. However, the wines could not be more different. Tim Smith spent time in the Rhône Valley in the south of France, on a winemaker exchange program. He fell in love with the style there and after his return to the Barossa Valley, he implemented his new passion with an Aussie twist. This Grenache is extremely elegant and fresh. Notes of black pepper, …

The white, the first time, lots of interest in Grenache Blanc. And lots of Clariette here. simply a delicious drink. Forget about varietal characters and go for delicious wine.

Spring 2020 Memorial (Golf, Illinois) : Our family members have always been fans of Two Hands and one of their bottles would have been a natural for this event, but I didn’t have any on hand. But my Dad also admired Aussie Grenache, so I pulled this bottle. Alas this is a somewhat ordinary everyday wine, on the sweet side and pretty international. Blueberry, vanilla, cream.