2009 Grant Burge Abednego Mourvedre Grenache Shiraz, Barossa Valley

A 44/31/25% blend, each component fermented separately and given prolonged skin contact after fermentation ceased, then matured in 2500-litre vats for 16 months. For good measure, estate-grown, the vines with an average age of 100 years. The colour is bright and clear, the palate an exercise in the synergy that these three varieties can provide, the core of red fruit flavours surrounded by savoury black olive notes; excellent tannin and oak handling.

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