Grant Burge
Established in 1988, Grant Burge Wines has grown to become one of the top 10 privately owned wine companies in Australia. The company has a strong commitment to its loyal Australian consumers and also energetically pursues overseas markets in the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, the United States and Asia.
"+ "Grant Burge is a fifth generation winemaker absolutely committed to the Barossa Valley. He strongly believes that fine wines are born in the vineyard and that vineyards are the cradle of wine quality. With this in mind, he has developed one of the most extensive networks of premium quality vineyards in Australia strategically positioned in the Barossa.
"+ "The Grant Burge Wines offering is based around individual vineyard selections from the finest vineyards in the Barossa. With each of his Barossa vineyards having different climates, soils and characters, Grant matches them with suitable grape varieties, ensuring harvests of the best quality fruit. His most recent vineyard addition is Corryton Park in the cooler climate of the Eden Valley.
"+ "Grant Burge has been awarded every major trophy and medal in Australia (including the Jimmy Watson, Stodart, Brisbane Club and Montgomery trophies) and the Cellar Door overlooking the banks of the picturesque Jacobs Creek was awarded Vogue Entertaining Winery of the Year.
"+ "Grant Burge is a loyal and dedicated Barossan and he proudly displays the Barossa name on every bottle as an assurance of regional integrity.
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"1. GB 32 Chardonnay 2007 "+ //wine tasting notes " Medium straw colour with fresh stone fruits, melon and a hint of rose petal aromas and a creamy texture and mouthfeel from its time on lees and partial malolactic fermentation. A fresh, medium-bodied wine showing delicious richness of fruit and good acid balance. A satisfying chardonnay, which is an ideal accompaniment to roast chicken, spicy Thai green curries or baked fish dishes. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"2. GB 56 Shiraz 2006 "+ //wine tasting notes " This full bodied wine is vibrant red with bright purple hues and shows appealing aromas of plum and strawberry, musk, cinnamon and spice. It has excellent fruit flavours along with complex oak and savoury spice on a well rounded palate which finishes long and soft. This shiraz is a superb match with roasted meats, lamb curry or hearty Italian dishes. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"3. Filsell Old Vine Shiraz 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " This exceptional Barossa Shiraz is rich ruby in colour with complex aromas of dark chocolate, rich spices and ripe raspberries plus vanilla bean and a touch of mint. The palate exhibits flavours of raspberry, black plum and kirsch combined with toasted oak.The wine is dense and complex; has long chewy tannins and a velvety intensity of flavours that show excellent persistence and length. Deserving of an equally impressive food match, the Filsell is well suited to dishes such as roast beef with a rich tomato ragu or rare kangaroo fillet with a garlic polenta mash. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. The Holy Trinity GSM 2003 "+ //wine tasting notes " The wine is deep purple with crimson hues, and the nose is alive with floral characters, sweet dense spice and dried thyme, a hint of mint and pleasant sweet berry aromas. The palate is complex with vibrant plum and red berry fruits supported by subtle quince and floral flavours; followed by savoury and earthy spice from the extended maceration. It displays an intensity, texture and structure that makes it an extremely well balanced wine. The Holy Trinity matches well with duck and other gamey meat dishes. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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Castello di Querceto
The François family, which settled in Tuscany in the 18th century, purchased the Castello di Querceto estate in 1897. At the beginning of the 20th century, Carlo François transformed the property from a country residence into an agricultural estate that quickly raised its operations to a pre-eminent level.
"+ "Castello di Querceto is located in the northeastern side of the Chianti Classico area, in a small valley in the comune of Greve in Chianti.
"+ "The vineyards of Castello di Querceto were mostly planted between 1975 and 1985; just few of them is 35 years old, while in the last period other 20 hectares have been planted. The 60 hectares of vineyards are divided into twenty-two different fields, everyone placed in the most indicated plot of land, with the best microclimatic characteristics.
"+ "The training systems used are the “cordone speronato orizzontale” settled at 60 cm. from the ground and the guyot, both very common in Chianti Classico area.
"+ "The grapes are mostly red, only a little percentage is composed of white grapes. Among the red varieties the most important is Sangiovese Grosso, then comes the Canaiolo Nero, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Colorino, Merlot, Mammolo, Cigliegiolo and Malvasia Nera.
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"1. IL Querciolaia IGT 2000 "+ //wine tasting notes " Deep and brilliant ruby red in color. Full-bodied, intense and harmonious. Dry and strong with prolonged impact on the palate.
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"2. Chianti Classico Riserva 2004 "+ //wine tasting notes " Intense ruby red with garnet reflections. Bouquet is full and well expressed. Has dry, austere, with elegant tannins.
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"3. Querceto Chianti DOCG 2006 "+ //wine tasting notes " Brilliant ruby red. In the bouquet, its youthfull with scents of ripe fruits. Medium body, vinous, lightly tannic.
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"4. Chianti Classico DOCG IL Picchio Reserva 2004 "+ //wine tasting notes " Deep and brilliant ruby red. Delicate, elegant and harmonious at bouquet. It’s has dry, remarkable body with a very great character. Food matches: red meat roasts, braised dishes
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St Hallet
Evolution in the pursuit of excellence has been a consistent thread running through St Halletts history resulting in benchmark wines, recognized around the world as quintessential Barossa. As one of the founding wineries of the region and in the strength, warmth and honesty of its wines, St Hallett has come to be regarded as the most perfect embodiment of Barossa.
"+ "In the heart of the Barossa Valley, Australia's best known wine region, lies St Hallett, one of the country's premier wine producers. Established by the Lindner Family in 1944, for many years St Halletts winemaking focus was, like many local wineries, on producing fortified wines. However during the seventies and eighties St Hallett turned to explore the true potential of the Barossa through premium table wines. This has resulted in St Hallett’s elevation as one of Australia’s best producers.
"+ "St Hallett is renowned for crafting full-flavored, textured wines entirely from Barossa Valley fruit and is credited with producing benchmark wines of the region such as the iconic St Hallett Old Block Shiraz, made from vines aged up to 100 years old. St Hallett's rich heritage and ongoing commitment to Barossa Shiraz is now underpinned by extensive experience and a continuous sense of evolution, attributes personified in winemakers Stuart Blackwell and Matt Gant.
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"1. Poacher’s Blend Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007 "+ //wine tasting notes " Pale yellow with a subtle green hue. The nose is brimming full of tropical fruit aromas passionfruit, melon, pineapple with underlying lime and grassy aromas, as well as hints of lime citrus. Full flavoured and generous, the palate exhibits an array of fruits flavours that persist over the whole length of the palate, finishing with a twist of lime. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"2. Gamekeeper’s Reserve 2007 "+ //wine tasting notes " Vibrant cherry red with purple hues. Highly floral bouquets. A pot pourri of lively cherry and raspberry with a spicy rose petal-like infusion from the Touriga Nacional makes this a kaleidoscopic sensory experience. Old world European subtle savoury earthiness meets the new world vibrant fresh array of raspberry cherry fruits. Finishing with soft yet assertive tannins, a very food friendly wine. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"3. Faith Shiraz 2006 "+ //wine tasting notes " Dark ruby red. Pepper and spice bouquets mixed with ripe berry fruit, underlying smoke from the oak maturation. Dark cherry and sweet raspberry palate is complemented by dark chocolate and gamey flavours. Of medium weight, blackberry and pepper persist across the palate and ends with finely textured tannins providing a pleasant lingering mouthfeel. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. Blackwell Shiraz 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " Garnet red colour gives rise to an expectation of concentration and power. The colour and bouquet speak volumes about the palate, the bouquet is pure opulence expressing the intensity and inky density of the wine. The palate unleashes dense, rich, dark chocolate and a powerful array of dark blackberry fruits flavours. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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