Grant Burge 5th Generation Barossa Cabernet Merlot 2021 (Australia)

Description

• Savoury oak
• Mulberry
• Dark chocolate
• Soft tannins

Crimson purple with bright red hues. Delightfully vibrant on the nose with red berry, fennel seed, blackberry leaf and bell pepper. Fresh and vibrant with persistent mulberry, autumn leaf and dark chocolate flavours. The savoury oak plays a supporting role and It finishes with lovely soft tannins.

The 2021 vintage had excellent winter rains, near average rainfall and a full moisture profile in the soil, the vines flourished throughout the season. An excellent fruit set in the spring followed by a warm dry summer preceded mild vintage conditions ensured that the grapes achieved their optimal phenolic maturity. This is an exceptional vintage, producing balanced wines with great fruit intensity and concentration.

The 5th Generation wines pay tribute to founder Grant Burge, the fifth generation of the Burge family to make wine in the Barossa Valley.

Food Pairing: Barbeque meats.