2012 Grosset Gaia, Clare Valley, Australia

This 23rd release of Grosset Gaia is also one of the smallest in volume, due to the Gaia vineyard rejuvenation program.

An outstanding Gaia from an outstanding Clare Valley vintage. This single vineyard red is a blend of cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc from a rocky, isolated, wind-swept two hectare block close planted by Grosset in 1986. Although the 2012 Grosset Gaia remains as it always has, a dense, age-worthy red, recent vintages seem more approachable at a younger age. While this remains an accurate assessment of the young 2012, it will be impossible to taste or drink it without noticing the power and depth of the tannins on this current release.