The Grant Burge Filsell Old Vine Shiraz 2016 has a deep red colour with bright purple hue. The nose displays aromas of liquorice, plum, raspberry, dark chocolate and vanilla.
The full bodied palate offers rich and dense flavours of plum, dark chocolate and spice. The long persistent tannins are balanced by richness and sweetness of fruit. The 2016 Filsell generously demonstrates the quality of the 2016 season in the Barossa, powerful yet elegant tannin structure and lovely mid palate weight.
Whilst approachable now this powerful wine can be confidently cellared for 20 years after release. Partner it with rich beef dishes such as a tenderloin or slow cooked beef cheeks.
Reviews
"If you’re going to make an old School, oak-rich, black-fruited Barossa shiraz then best to also keep it neat, tidy and fresh.
That’s exactly what they’ve done here. It’s awash with toasty, coffeed, creamy oak but it’s well matched to the red/black fruit flavour and it feels well balanced throughout. They’ve done a fine job in the making and presentation of this release. Earth, oak-spice, violet and clove notes all make appearances here too but it’s juicy, firm with tannin, and not at all cumbersome. It should cellar well; tannin really puts a stamp on this wine, in a good way."
93+ Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, April 2018, Drink: 2021 - 2031+
