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Grant Burge Fifth Generation Barossa Shiraz 2015

Grant Burge Fifth Generation Barossa Shiraz 2015

THE FRUIT:

The 2015 vintage in the Barossa experienced a cool winter with average rainfall. There was good sub-surface moisture leading up to budburst. December and January were cooler than average which helped to maintain healthy vines and acid retention. A reasonably dry February and mild temperatures in March provided good ripening conditions and full flavoured wine styles.

THE WINEMAKING:

The fruit was sourced from different vineyards within the Barossa. Once harvested it was crushed and de-stemmed prior to being pressed off skins after 7 or 8 days. Both free run and pressings were used in the wine, which was then matured in a combination of American and French oak hogsheads (5% new) for 12 months.

5TH GENERATION | SHIRAZ

As a fifth Generation Vigneron this range pays homage to the winemaking endeavours of Grant’s forefathers whilst showcasing the exemplary fruit and unrivalled quality which only the Barossa can produce.

All of the 5th Generation wines have been sourced from site specific, premium vineyard sites. The whites come from cooler, site specific vineyards, some from old vines (Semillon 99 and 65 year old) . All the white ferments have had extended lees contact, with some parcels matured in French oak. The reds are also from site specific, premium quality vineyards.