FIVE GEESE GANDER'S BLEND GRENACHE SHIRAZ 2012/13

Appearance: A very attractive deep crimson red, with a slight purple hue 

Nose: This wine exhibits the distinct Grenache perfume. There are concentrated rose petals, plum and black currant and there are hints of chocolate and liquorice. The nose is both complex & interesting & there are signs of barrel maturation without any obvious oak.

Palate: There are ripe red berry flavours with the warmth of the dry grown Grenache showing as plum and liquorice with cumin & pepper spices. The palate is long and lingering and the Shiraz integrates seamlessly with the Grenache The tannins are soft and there is a good mouth feel.

About the wine: The Gander's Blend Old Vine Grenache Shiraz is their signature wine and only released when the season has been kind. And as the name states, these wines are seriously old at over 80 years now.

Country: Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, Australia

Grape Variety:

2012 - 70% Grenache, 30% Shiraz

2013 - 80% Grenache, 20% Shiraz

ABV: 15%