Grant Burge Balthasar Shiraz / Viognier

Wine information: Grant Burge Balthasar Shiraz / Viognier; one of Grant Burge’s ‘Wines of Distinction’ is based on the elegance of the renown Northern Rhone wine style. With this wine Grant is looking to produce a Barossa wine using some European winemaking techniques to further enhance the versatility of Barossa Shiraz, for which the area is renowned. The blend is 94% Shiraz and 6% Viognier, is sourced mainly from Grant’s own vineyards with the majority of the fruit sourced from the cooler Eden Valley.

Tasting Notes: Grant Burge Balthasar is deep red in colour, with a complex nose of liqueur cherry, plums and warm spice. The wine has a fleshy and mouth-filling palate showing ripe fruit characters and hints of spice. Well structured, with soft tannins and a long smooth finish. The Balthasar shows the elegant side of Shiraz from the Barossa region, drinking well on release and will reward from careful cellaring for up to 7 years.

Food & drink match: The European styling suggests the wine is an ideal accompaniment to food and should be enjoyed with flavoursome dishes such as Char grilled sirloin steak with king brown mushroom and black truffle butter.

Reviews: Bronze - Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2005

Bronze - Hobart Wine Show 2006.

 
     

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