Estate-grown at Smidge in McLaren Vale, La Grenouille 2021 is a finely structured Cabernet with blackcurrant, dark cherry, dried herbs and cedar, built to open beautifully with a little air.
If you are looking for a more poised, quietly powerful McLaren Vale red, this is a very good place to begin. It has depth and structure, but stays balanced and composed from start to finish.
Why this wine stands out
From our estate block at Smidge, La Grenouille consistently shows line, detail and quiet depth. The 2021 vintage carries that shape clearly: dark fruit, fine tannin, savoury length, and the kind of balance that makes it as good at the table as it is in the glass on its own.
In the glass
Blackcurrant, dark cherry, dried herbs, cedar and spice, with fine tannin and a long, quietly persistent finish.
Drink it with
Roast lamb, steak, mushroom dishes, hard cheeses, or a simple meal that lets the fruit, spice and tannin do the talking.
When to open it
Drink now with a little air, or cellar confidently through to 2036.
Recent praise
95 points — Wine Orbit
Bold and engaging, with blackcurrant, dark plum, thyme, cured meat and cedar on the nose. The concentrated palate delivers excellent depth and plush mouthfeel, structured by layers of chalky tannins and a persistent, satisfying finish.
New to Smidge?
If you are getting to know the range, our Start Here selection is a simple place to begin. If you are ready for a more structured estate red, La Grenouille is one of the clearest expressions of what we do.