Sherrah Grenache Nouveau 2025: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Light, Bright & Chillable

Sherrah Grenache Nouveau 2025 is a bright, preservative-free McLaren Vale Grenache made in a youthful joven style. It is all wild plum, tart cherry, red berries, white pepper and gentle baking spice, with enough dusty tannin to keep it dry and food-friendly. Serve it with a light chill and it becomes the kind of red that works beautifully for warm evenings, casual dinners and anything smoky from the grill.

Highlights

• No added preservatives
• Vegan friendly
• Crafted by Sherrah Wines — small-batch McLaren Vale producer and 5-star Halliday-rated winery
• Made from three distinct bush-vine Grenache vineyards across Tatachilla, Seaview and Blewitt Springs
• 15% whole bunch, hand-plunged open fermenters and no fining
• 13.8% ABV

Tasting Notes

Wild plum, tart cherry and red berries lead the nose, followed by white pepper, baking spice and a little dried herb savouriness. The palate is juicy and light-to-medium bodied, with bright red fruit, a dry finish and fine, dusty tannins that keep the wine refreshing rather than sweet or heavy. A gentle chill brings out its cranberry-like crunch and makes the spice lift beautifully.

Winemaking

This Grenache Nouveau is made in a joven style, designed to capture bright fruit, freshness and early drinkability. The wine includes 15% whole bunch and is hand-plunged in open fermenters, with no fining and no added preservatives. That combination gives the wine aromatic lift, gentle savoury detail and a clean, fruit-driven line without unnecessary weight.

Vineyard & Vintage

The fruit comes from three distinct McLaren Vale bush-vine Grenache vineyards. One parcel is from the low-altitude, coastal Lacey vineyard in Tatachilla, another from young vines in the elevated Seaview subregion, and the third from 60-year-old bush vines in Blewitt Springs planted on deep sand. Together they bring red-fruited brightness, spice, sandy tannin and freshness.

Why We Love It

This is Grenache in its relaxed, modern red-wine moment: juicy, fragrant, dry and lovely with a light chill. It has the charm of a bright young red, but there is still proper McLaren Vale structure underneath, so it works at the table as well as it does on the couch. The preservative-free approach keeps the fruit pure and the style wonderfully immediate.

Food Pairing

Sherrah Grenache Nouveau 2025 suits food with char, herbs, spice and a little salt. Think Mediterranean vegetables, lamb kofta, mushroom burgers, pizza, charcuterie, sausages, grilled eggplant or smoky barbecue dishes. The wine’s red fruit and gentle tannin are especially good with savoury, lightly spiced food.

Try matching this wine with →

• Charred Mediterranean vegetables with herbs and olive oil — Find a Recipe
• Lamb kofta with yoghurt, herbs and flatbread — Find a Recipe
• Mushroom burger with smoky relish or grilled halloumi — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

For warm evenings, relaxed dinner parties and the first red you open when everyone wants something bright, unfussy and delicious. Chill it lightly, pour generous glasses and let the food do the rest.

Cellaring

Drink now to enjoy its fresh red fruit, spice and lively young Grenache energy. This is not a long-cellaring style; best enjoyed over the next 1–3 years while the fruit is vivid and the preservative-free character remains at its brightest.

Producer

Sherrah Wines is a small-batch McLaren Vale producer led by winemaker Alex Sherrah. The range focuses on varieties that suit the region beautifully, including Grenache, Fiano, Chenin Blanc, Nero d’Avola and Shiraz. Alex works with quality McLaren Vale sites and makes wines with a hands-on, minimal-intervention approach, including open fermenters, hand plunging, no fining where appropriate and a strong focus on freshness and drinkability. Sherrah has also earned strong industry recognition, including a 5-star Halliday winery rating and a place among Halliday’s Top 10 new wineries.

Related Wines To Try →

For other bright, juicy and food-friendly reds, try these:

• Juicy, preservative-free Barossa Grenache with red fruit, spice and silky texture — Tscharke Thing of Beauty Grenache
• Biodynamic McLaren Vale Grenache with perfume and silky spice — Yangarra Circle Grenache
• Grenache-led, chillable and savoury — Yangarra Circle Field Blend

FAQ

What does Sherrah Grenache Nouveau 2025 taste like?

It tastes like bright wild plum, tart cherry, red berries, white pepper and baking spice. The palate is dry, juicy and light-to-medium bodied, with dusty tannins and a savoury little herbal edge. It is made for drink-now freshness rather than heavy, oak-driven richness.

Is this wine sweet, light-bodied or tannic?

This is a dry red wine with ripe fruit flavour, not sweetness. It sits in the light-to-medium-bodied zone, with low-to-moderate tannin and medium acidity. The tannins are more dusty and textural than firm or chewy.

How should I serve Sherrah Grenache Nouveau?

Serve it lightly chilled at around 12–14°C, especially in warmer weather. A Pinot Noir or light red wine glass will show off the perfume and red-fruit lift. Too warm, it may look softer and more alcoholic; slightly chilled, it becomes brighter and more refreshing.

Should I decant this wine?

No full decant is needed. Open it 10–15 minutes before serving, or pour the first glass and let it unfurl naturally. Because it is preservative free, avoid leaving it open for long periods before serving.

Does this wine contain preservatives or sulphites?

This is a No Added Preservative wine. Most wines contain tiny amounts of naturally occurring sulphites from fermentation, but no preservatives are added here. Store it carefully and enjoy within a couple of days once opened.

Is Sherrah Grenache Nouveau vegan friendly?

Yes, Sherrah wines are vegan friendly. This wine is also made with no fining, which supports its pure, unfussy fruit expression. It is a good choice for drinkers looking for a preservative-free and vegan-friendly red.

What food pairs best with this Grenache?

It is excellent with pizza, charcuterie, lamb kofta, grilled sausages, mushroom burgers and smoky vegetables. The red fruit works with tomato and spice, while the dusty tannins suit grilled edges and savoury herbs. For a vegetarian match, try grilled eggplant, mushroom skewers or Mediterranean roast vegetables.

Who will love this wine?

Anyone who enjoys bright, juicy, chillable reds will be right at home here. It is a lovely choice for Pinot Noir drinkers who want a little more McLaren Vale sunshine, or for Grenache fans who prefer freshness over heaviness. It is also ideal for people exploring preservative-free reds that still have flavour and structure.

Can this wine be cellared?

This is best enjoyed young, while the wild plum, cherry and spice are at their most vibrant. Drink now or over the next 1–3 years. It is not designed as a long-term cellar wine.

Is this wine keto friendly?

Dry Grenache is generally a suitable low-sugar wine style for many keto-conscious drinkers. This wine tastes dry and fruit-driven rather than sweet. Suitability always depends on your own dietary goals and serving size.

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