A series of wines made from micro-plantings—1/4 acre to 1 acre vineyards, sometimes in the farmer’s front yard—of super-old heritage Grenache vines more than 100 years old, with low yields, from the most chic sub-regions. Made with the utmost quality standards, these wines turned out be the Grenache equal to Grand Cru Burgundy.  Some of these wines are still floating around the market. It’s worth making an effort to find them. They are sublime.

Pergola: Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale

David and Goliath: McLaren Flat, McLaren Vale

Greek Columns: McLaren Vale

The Mirror: Nuriootpa, Barossa Valley

Leaf Turner: Barossa Valley (Mataro Grenache)

Island: Ebenezer, Barossa Valley

My Sun is Your Sun: Stonewall, Barossa Valley

Triumphal Arch: Light Pass, Barossa Valley

Chateau Chateau: Barossa Valley

Columns: Greenock, Barossa Valley

Magic Window: Maranga, Barossa Valley