Grant Burge The Holy Trinity Grenache / Shiraz / Mourvedre

Wine information: Grant Burge The Holy Trinity Grenache / Shiraz / Mourvedre is modelled on a Rhone style blend which is ideal for the climate conditions and winemaking techniques of the Barossa Valley The fruit for this wine is 100% Barossa, handpicked from old, dry grown bush vines. The youngest of these vines is at least 50 years old, while the oldest is well over 110 years old. The varieties are fairly evenly proportioned for this vintage with 39% Grenache, 35 % Shiraz and 26% Mourvedre.

Tasting Notes: Grant Burge The Holy Trinity is crimson red with dark hues. The nose is alive with rose petal and lavender characters, sweet spice and white pepper, with hints of dried herbs, and pleasant sweet strawberry Grenache aromas. The palate is complex with soft, round savoury and spice characters from the extended maceration, Grenache berry flavours and a hint of quince paste, with a good length and soft tannin finish. It is a luscious, well balanced wine which is drinking well now, and will also cellar well for the next 10 years or more.

Food & drink match: The Holy Trinity Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre is well suited to game meats such as roast duck with Chinese greens and slow-cooked venison.

Reviews: “The blend percentages are not given, but the swapping of grenache for shiraz in the first place does change the dynamics, with riper red plum fruit to the fore on the soft medium-bodied palate. Excellent mouthfeel and balance.” 94 Points, James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion 2012.

 
     

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