Description
This vintage produced lower quantities of juice but the winemaker was very pleased with quality overall. The color of this fine Shiraz has full depth crimson with purple hues. The bouquet has excellent fruit levels with pronounced violets, dark berries and black pepper. When you taste this wine you will note rich, ripe blackberries, blood-plum and spice with a full, fleshy mid-palate. Outstanding depth of fruit flavor supported by subtle coffee-like oak notes and fine velvety tannins.

This wine was made from carefully selected individual vineyard sites that produced high concentration extract for maximum varietal character. In other words...great juice to make great wine!

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
A big red that will support substantial food selections. Shiraz is always terrific with grilled meats and this one would do so very well. I’ve had it with lamb, grilled sirloin tips and duck with great satisfaction.

Pronunciation:
Shih Rahz