Grant Burge Hillcot Merlot 2023 is rich blackberry, cherry, mint, dark chocolate, mocha and sage on the nose with a soft, supple palate of concentrated red berries, soft ripe tannins and a generous, refined fruit structure balanced by oak and fruit sweetness. Medium-full bodied and dry — enjoy now or cellar 7–12 years. Serve 12–18°C.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
This distinguished Barossa Valley Merlot presents a deep, rich ruby colour of exceptional density and vibrancy, displaying the outstanding quality characteristic of Grant Burge Hillcot Merlot 2023 — crafted by Grant Burge, a pioneer of Merlot in the Barossa Valley, from the celebrated Vigneron Collection range. A Barossa Merlot of genuine depth, generosity and enduring medium-full bodied distinction.
Aroma
The nose is dominated by rich aromas of blackberry and cherry of exceptional concentration and appeal, complemented by mint, dark chocolate, mocha and sage of genuine complexity and distinction. A bouquet of outstanding aromatic depth, warmth and authentic Grant Burge Hillcot Merlot character — generous, refined and immediately inviting, with the layered complexity that defines Barossa Valley Merlot at its finest.
Palate
Soft and supple on the palate, with concentrated flavours of red berries of exceptional richness and appeal. Soft, ripe tannins add outstanding balance to the oak and fruit sweetness — a generous, refined fruit structure of genuine medium-full bodied distinction. Ready to enjoy now, or can be cellared with confidence for 7 to 12 years. Best served between 12–18°C in a Bordeaux glass for optimum expression.
Pairs With
This exceptional Grant Burge Hillcot Merlot 2023 is a natural companion to poultry-based pasta, roast duck, lamb shoulder, beef tenderloin or mushroom-based dishes — where its rich blackberry, cherry, dark chocolate and soft ripe tannins deliver a Barossa Valley Merlot experience of outstanding generosity, refinement and enduring distinction.
