Tasting Notes
Grand Barossa Shiraz epitomises the premium international reputation for Shiraz which has made the Barossa Valley famous. Lifted aromas of blackberry, plum and black pepper are accompanied by spicy, dark berry fruits on the palate.
Winemaking
The grapes were destalked (separating berries from the bunch) and placed uncrushed into small stainless steel open fermenters. A cultured yeast was used to start the fermentation and the tanks were hand plunged spending 7 days on skins at 26° C. All of this encouraged maximum extraction yet retaining the dense, spicy fruit flavours which Shiraz is renowned for. The skins were gently pressed in the JLB Bucher Vaslin press and the wine spent 18 months in French & American oak hogsheads.
Reviews
Gold Medal
Review by: 2011 Berlin Wine Trophy
Review by: 2011 Berlin Wine Trophy
Silver Medal
Review by: MUNDUS Vini 2011
Review by: MUNDUS Vini 2011
Gold Medal
Review by: AWC Vienna 2011
Review by: AWC Vienna 2011
5 STAR WINE - TOP OF TASTING
Review by: Decanter Magazine
Review by: Decanter Magazine
Rich berry jam, mocha, bitter chocolate, damson and pepper bouquet. Fresh lifted and aromatic palate. Concentrated with crunchy acidity and very good complexity. Worth seeking out. Drink - 2011 - 20205 STAR WINE - TOP OF TASTING, 253 AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ WINES
DECANTER MAGAZINE - NOVEMBER 2011
Silver Medal
Review by: 2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition
Review by: 2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition
*** 1/2 Stars
Review by: Winestate Magazine
Review by: Winestate Magazine
