Description
This delightful Australian red blend is made from 51% Grenache and 49% Shiraz. It has a vibrant medium red color with a fresh, juicy raspberry bouquet along with hints of ripe cherry, rose petals, white pepper and lively spice. The flavor is big and round with layers of concentrated fruit, mostly raspberry and cherry. You’ll also notice some dried prune in the finish.

 Careful hand processing of this wine has helped it retain much of its fruit character and a 2nd malolactic fermentation brings out soft, supple tannins which make the wine very approachable. The wine is blended, clarified and bottled as soon as possible after the harvest to further emphasize the fruit and not wood in its flavors.

 Origin
In 1846 a German immigrant, Johann Gramp, purchased land along Jacob’s Creek for the expressed purpose of growing grapes in the Barossa Valley as the first commercial winery in that region.

 This fine operation continued to grow and develop, becoming Australia’s most successful wine enterprise from a financial and critical standpoint. Awards for the winery and this selection are extensive. Wine & Spirits Magazine named them 2003’s International Value Winery of the Year.

Food Parings
This wine would be perfect with grilled leg of lamb, a juicy porterhouse steak or wild venison medallions. Also pares very well with medium to full bodied cheeses.

Pronunciation:
Grih Nahsh Sih Rah