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$113 on Grant Burge Barossan wines with free Filsell
Shiraz. Equivalent to just $18.95 each
This pack contains the following wines. Choose 12 of
each, a mixed dozen
(8:4 mixed with 2 of each red and 4 white) or all red (3
of each red)
Grant Burge 'Miamba' Shiraz
2008 (Barossa, SA)
The fruit is grown
in the Miamba vineyard, at the southern end of the Barossa, near Lyndoch. The
Miamba Vineyard has a long viticultural history, but when Grant bought it in
1983 it was completely bare. Careful planting and sustainable practices have
returned this block to its former glory.
The 2008 Miamba Shiraz is inky
black in colour, like many reds from the 2008 vintage; with incredible depth and
intensity. The intense aromas of dark chocolate coated licorice, sweet
confectionery coconut ice, dark flesh fruits like plums and black cherries are
only enhanced by cedar like aromas and a hint of mint. The palate is equally
generous with a typical 2008 palate of rich fruit flavours, melded together with
the acidity and tannins which equate to a well balanced wine.
The 2008
Miamba is drinking well on release and will evolve and continue to reward with
careful cellaring over the next 8 – 10 years. This opulent Shiraz is deserving
of special food accompaniment and would ideally be enjoyed with full flavoured
dishes such as slow cooked rabbit with pancetta, and sage and served with a soft
polenta cake.
Notes from Grant Burge
"Young
chocolaty licorice blackberry wine that needs lots more time to shine"
3 Stars Winestate April 2010
Grant Burge 'Cameron Vale'
Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (Barossa, SA)
The grapes for this
wine were picked from Grant’s Cameron Vale vineyard, which was planted between
1971 and 1975, in a fertile area between Lyndoch and Williamstown, with a
portion sourced from the cool Eden Valley.
The Cameron Vale Cabernet is
a deep purple colour with an elegant yet complex nose of intense fruits;
blackberry, plums and blueberries with mint and touches of subtle dark
chocolate. The palate is as intense as the nose with generous dark berry fruits,
ripe plums, aromatic spices and toasted French oak. A full bodied, yet silken
feeling palate with fine grained tannins and well integrated French oak; with
excellent weight and persistence and a finish you will not forget in a hurry.
The intense and complex characters of this wine would be a delicious
match to aged beef or roasted kangaroo fillets with a sautéed mushroom sauce and
a side of steamed green beans and broccoli.
Notes from
Grant Burge
Grant Burge 'Hillcot' Melt
2008 (Barossa, SA)
Grant Burge was a
pioneer of Melt in the Barossa and planted the first vineyard of this red
variety here at the Hill cot Vineyard in 1982.When he produced his first
straight Melt wine there were only two others available in Australia, and
although there are many more now, Grant Burge Hill cot Melt is still very
popular, both in Australia and in the international
markets.
This 2008 Hill cot Melt is deep ruby red in colour
with ripe plums and blackberries, sweet spice and hints of dark chocolate
enticing the nose immediately. The aromas are complimented by a subtle herbal
earthiness, more dark berry fruits and sweet raspberries with rich chary oak.
The palate is soft and fleshy and loaded with the flavours continuing from the
nose. The wine has excellent structure with soft approachable tannins and an
elegant lingering finish.
This medium bodied wine is ready to enjoy now
or over the next five years. It is a terrific match with rack of lamb, grilled
vegetables and rosemary potatoes.
Notes from Grant
Burge
Grant Burge 'Daly Road' Shiraz
Mourvedre 2007 (Barossa, SA)
Daly Road has deep
red, sandy loam soils, perfect for producing finely textured wine with great
complexity. Shiraz and Mourvedre thrive at Daly Road, where the finesse and
character of the south of the Barossa Valley shines. Final blend is 68% Shiraz,
32% Mourvedre.
The 2007 Shiraz Mourvedre is a deep crimson colour with
amazingly complex aromas from the combination of these two varieties;
choc-coated licorice, cinnamon and fruit cake with dried basil and oregano
leaves and a hint of black pepper. The palate is equally as complex, with earthy
leather characters, preserved cherries, blackcurrants and red berry fruit
spices. The wine finishes with rich round tannins- a serious mouth filling wine.
This wine is looking fabulous now and would suggest minimal ageing if
you really wish to enjoy the subtlety and complexity of this wine. A great food
wine well suited to truly elegant dishes; try a seared beef fillet on a risen
bed with spinach and truffle butter.
Notes from Grant
Burge
Grant Burge
Summers Chardonnay 2007 (Barossa & Adelaide Hills,
SA)
Grant selects his
fruit from prime cooler climate vineyards with a large portion of the fruit
picked from his Summers vineyard in Eden Valley and the remainder coming from
the cool climate of the Adelaide Hills.
The 2007 Summers Chardonnay is an
elegant and luscious wine, with pale straw colouring. The wine has an intense
and complex nose showing sweet ripe fruits and subtle green melons, complimented
with creamy hazelnut and warm stone fruit aromas. The palate is equally enticing
with a rich, creamy mouth feel and melon flavours continuing from the nose. It
is beautifully balanced with integrated oak along with mineral and lime acidity,
and has terrific length. It is drinking well now and will develop further
complexities with correct short to mid-term cellaring.
Although elegant,
this wine can support full flavoured food such as Asian spiced quail with
coconut rice, roasted pork loin with fennel or a creamy seafood
jumbo.
Notes from Grant Burge
'A big, rich toasty
wine, pushing toward fresh figs and almonds; rich and deep on the palate, but a
little heavy on the finish.' 89/100 James
Holiday
With a
bonus bottle of:
Grant Burge 'Filsell' Shiraz 2008 (Barossa
Valley, SA)
Grant's Filsell
vineyard with near century-old vines, is considered one of the best vineyards in
the Barossa Valley, and consistently produces fruit of great intensity and
concentration. Planted in the early 1920’s this vineyard also produces the fruit
for Grant’s flagship Shiraz, the highly acclaimed Meshach; with Filsell known to
loyal followers as the wines younger brother.
The 2008 Filsell Shiraz is
a little touch of magic- the wine has incredible depth of colour, almost black
with purple hues. The bouquet is a symphony of aromas with ripe blackberries,
ground cinnamon, vanilla, mocha tones and even a hint of freshly baked bread. A
touch of new leather is present and complimented with toasted cashew nuts, dark
chocolate, and subtle aniseed. A rich and abundantly complex palate, the Shiraz
is one of remarkable intensity and sumptuousness. With sweet forest berry fruit
flavours, dark chocolate and intense vanilla bean this lusciously rich and full
bodied wine shows all the best aspects of a classic Filsell. The rounded tannins
are beautifully structured to carry this rich and weighty wine with an
effortless grace through the mid palate to a long and elegant finish.
A wine
to be approached with both reverence and gusto, and well suited to be enjoyed
with sumptuous meal; the 2008 Filsell Shiraz will be excellent drinking on
release but will reward those with patience and careful cellaring up to 15
years.
Notes from
Grant Burge
"...Completing his latest red offerings are 2008
Filsell Shiraz, 2007 Balthasar Shiraz Viognier and newcomer 2005 Corryton Park
Cabernet Sauvignon — all pased the test with flying
colours!"
John Fordham, Sunday
Telegraph
'Leaner style, with licorice and plums lifting off
the nose and great concentration and length and persistence of lovely clean
varietal fruit flavours.'
5 stars, Winestate
Magazine