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2008 Grant Burge Hillcot Merlot

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2008 Grant Burge Hillcot Merlot

Wine Details

Winery
Grant Burge
Vintage
2008
Grape Variety
Merlot
Region
  • Barossa Valley
Purchase Price ($)
20
Wine Rating
87

Editor review

1 review
2008 Grant Burge Hillcot Merlot
Wine Rating
 
87
A vibrant dark red in colour, the nose has subtle plum and pencil shavings. The wine on entry is full of fleshy plum and blackberry fruit that is complemented by dark chocolate characters. The wine does lose it's way across the back palate and finish, lacking complexity and textural contrasts between tannin, acid, oak and fruit.

When to Drink

Optimal Drinking
2011 - 2013
Date Reviewed
09 15, 2011
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