2010 Grant Burge Barossa Shiraz

Wine Advocate
"89 pts ... Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 Barossa Shiraz has a pronounced nose of blueberries and blackberry compote with nuances of Provence herbs and spice cake. Medium to full-bodied, it is generously fruited with crisp acid to enliven and a medium level of rounded tannins, finishing long with pepper and spice notes. Delicious now, it should keep to 2016."

Winemaker's Notes
"The nose reveals a highly aromatic bouquet of red cherries, lifted orals and subtle vanilla, while the palate displays ripe red fruits such as raspberries and strawberries. Fine tannins and acidity complement the ripe fruits and provide a fresh nish to the wine. Match with aromatic foods such as Moroccan Lamb Tagine or authentic Shish Kebabs."

Technical Notes
"The fruit was crushed and de-stemmed, then fermented in stainless steel tanks for seven days, with temperatures peaking at 27C early in the fermentation, then brought down to 22 C, and pumped over three times a day. Free run and pressings were combined for added colour and structure, the wine was then matured in a combination of American and French oak for 12 months. "