2017 Geoff Merrill Bush Vine GSM (Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre)
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Region | |
| Appellation | McLaren Vale |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Grape | , , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14.5%) |
| Drink window | 2022 - 2028 |
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Description
A legend, that is the only right word for the remarkable winemaker Geoff Merrill. The vineyards can be found not far from Adelaide in McLaren Vale where a ridge and a cool sea breeze provide some cooling. Geoff has special ideas of his own: he does not make his wines for the short term but for the long term. He also does not shy away from wood aging, as long as the wines can handle it. Also very remarkable is that Geoff first lets his wines come to drink before they appear on the market. For example, the reserve wines are only available 6 years after the harvest and the estate wines 3 years after the harvest. This is partly possible due to the presence of fine acids that give the wine a rich fruit structure and benefit the complexity. The Reserve Shiraz has received the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy, the highest honor in Australia for a Shiraz.
The Geoff Merrill Bush Vine GSM is a typical Australian "SGM-blend" with a peppery aroma. As the name suggests, it is a blend of Shiraz Grenache & Mourvedre. In the nose aromas of blackberries, a bit of licorice tones and pepper. In the mouth a firm structure, round tannins and a long finish with spicy aromas.
Wine Reviews:
95 points – Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)
“ It's immediately appealing on the nose showing sweet berry, vanilla, smoked game, cedar and toasted spice aromas. The palate delivers excellent weight and roundness together with fleshy texture and silky tannins, finishing impressively long and expansive. Delectably appealing with seductive complexity. At its best: now to 2030. 5 stars ”
92 points - Andrew Graham (Oz Wine Review)
“I always like how Geoff Merrill's wines lob with a bit of bottle age. Aged and built to age. Here, it's a riff on a McLaren Vale GSM blend. The Shiraz dominance works too – chocolatey rich purple fruit, with Grenache adding the red fruit highlights. It's medium to full bodied, chunky, and ultimately fruit drenched. Old school heartiness rather than modern swish and polish, with surprising life for its age. Entirely solid wine. Best drinking: good now and for another decade if you want. But I'd drink in the next five.”
92 points - Ned Goodwin (Halliday Australian Wine Companion)
“52/42/6% shiraz/grenache/mourvèdre. This is drinking very well. Attractive Rhône-inspired aromas: sandalwood, smoked game and a porcini/bracken/bouillon note, earthy and shrouded in umami. Herbal tannins, gently ferrous, ply a straight path across the palate while molting shiraz's sweet tendencies, billowing in the background. But in all, solid value and very good drinking.”
FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.
Specifications
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Appellation | McLaren Vale |
| Winery | Geoff Merrill |
| Grape | Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah-Shiraz |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2028 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Donker fruit, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rijk, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Iets te vieren, Lekker luxe, Voor alledag |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2017 Geoff Merrill Bush Vine GSM is een rijke en complexe Australische blend met een uitgesproken peperig aroma, verleidelijke tonen van bramen, droppige hints en kruidige nuances. De volle structuur, ronde tannines en lange afdronk maken deze wijn perfect voor hartige gerechten. Hij past uitstekend bij gerechten met rundvlees, wild of gegrilde barbecue, vooral wanneer deze bereid zijn met kruidige marinades of langzaam gegaard voor extra diepgang. Een mooie bereidingswijze die deze wijn versterkt, is bijvoorbeeld een sappige steak van de barbecue met een kruidige rub of een langzaam gegaard wildstoofpotje, waarbij de rijke smaken en de kruidige aroma's mooi tot hun recht komen. |
Professional Reviews
Parker
“De krachtige aroma’s en smaken zijn niet té, maar net genoeg om te spreken van een bijzonder goede Pinot Noir. Rood fruit is uiteraard aanwezig. Qua aroma’s herkende ik inderdaad een vleugje tabak. Doet me denken aan mijn opa toen hij nog zware sigaretten rookte. Nostalgie. Al met al een echte aanrader” Wijnbloggers.nl, februari 2016
“Veel Nieuw-Zeelandse Pinot Noir wil nogal eens naar zoet neigen. En evenveel schurkt tegen een te hoog alcoholpercentage aan. Vaak 14, soms zelfs 14.5 procent. Aan al dat oneigenlijke gebruik van de druif doen ze bij Rapaura Springs niet mee. Slechts 13 procent. Lichtvoetig kersenfruit. Met bessen, stofkamtannines en een opmerkelijke, bijna pepermuntachtige frisheid” Harold Hamersma in De Grote Hamersma 2016, beoordeeld met een 8,5
Awards
Silver medal
International Wine & Spirits Competition 2014
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95
95 points – Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)
“It's immediately appealing on the nose showing sweet berry, vanilla, smoked game, cedar and toasted spice aromas. The palate delivers excellent weight and roundness together with fleshy texture and silky tannins, finishing impressively long and expansive. Delectably appealing with seductive complexity. At its best: now to 2030. 5 stars”
92 points - Andrew Graham (Oz Wine Review)
“I always like how Geoff Merrill’s wines lob with a bit of bottle age. Aged and built to age. Here, it’s a riff on a McLaren Vale GSM blend. The Shiraz dominance works too – chocolatey rich purple fruit, with Grenache adding the red fruit highlights. It’s medium to full bodied, chunky, and ultimately fruit drenched. Old school heartiness rather than modern swish and polish, with surprising life for its age. Entirely solid wine. Best drinking: good now and for another decade if you want. But I’d drink in the next five.”
92 points - Ned Goodwin (Halliday Australian Wine Companion)
“52/42/6% shiraz/grenache/mourvèdre. This is drinking very well. Attractive Rhône-inspired aromas: sandalwood, smoked game and a porcini/bracken/bouillon note, earthy and shrouded in umami. Herbal tannins, gently ferrous, ply a straight path across the palate while mollifying shiraz's sweet tendencies, billowing in the background. But in all, solid value and very good drinking.”
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A legend, that is the only correct word for the striking winemaker, Geoff Merrill. The vineyards can be found not far from Adelaide in McLaren Vale where a ridge and a cool sea breeze provide some relief. Geoff has special ideas of his own: he does not make his wines for the short term, but for the long term. He also does not shy away from aging in wood, as long as the wines can bear it. Also very remarkable is that Geoff lets his wines first drink before they appear on the market. For example, the reserve wines are only available 6 years after the harvest, and the estate wines 3 years after the harvest. This is partly possible due to the presence of fine acids that give the wine a rich fruit structure and enhance the complexity. The Reserve Shiraz has received the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy, Australia's highest honor for a Shiraz.
Food
Food Pairings
De 2017 Geoff Merrill Bush Vine GSM is een rijke en complexe Australische blend met een uitgesproken peperig aroma, verleidelijke tonen van bramen, droppige hints en kruidige nuances. De volle structuur, ronde tannines en lange afdronk maken deze wijn perfect voor hartige gerechten. Hij past uitstekend bij gerechten met rundvlees, wild of gegrilde barbecue, vooral wanneer deze bereid zijn met kruidige marinades of langzaam gegaard voor extra diepgang. Een mooie bereidingswijze die deze wijn versterkt, is bijvoorbeeld een sappige steak van de barbecue met een kruidige rub of een langzaam gegaard wildstoofpotje, waarbij de rijke smaken en de kruidige aroma's mooi tot hun recht komen.
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A legend, that is the only right word for the remarkable winemaker Geoff Merrill. The vineyards can be found not far from Adelaide in McLaren Vale where a ridge and a cool sea breeze provide some cooling. Geoff has special ideas of his own: he does not make his wines for the short term but for the long term. He also does not shy away from wood aging, as long as the wines can handle it. Also very remarkable is that Geoff first lets his wines come to drink before they appear on the market. For example, the reserve wines are only available 6 years after the harvest and the estate wines 3 years after the harvest. This is partly possible due to the presence of fine acids that give the wine a rich fruit structure and benefit the complexity. The Reserve Shiraz has received the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy, the highest honor in Australia for a Shiraz.
The Geoff Merrill Bush Vine GSM is a typical Australian "SGM-blend" with a peppery aroma. As the name suggests, it is a blend of Shiraz Grenache & Mourvedre. In the nose aromas of blackberries, a bit of licorice tones and pepper. In the mouth a firm structure, round tannins and a long finish with spicy aromas.
Wine Reviews:
95 points – Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)
“ It's immediately appealing on the nose showing sweet berry, vanilla, smoked game, cedar and toasted spice aromas. The palate delivers excellent weight and roundness together with fleshy texture and silky tannins, finishing impressively long and expansive. Delectably appealing with seductive complexity. At its best: now to 2030. 5 stars ”
92 points - Andrew Graham (Oz Wine Review)
“I always like how Geoff Merrill's wines lob with a bit of bottle age. Aged and built to age. Here, it's a riff on a McLaren Vale GSM blend. The Shiraz dominance works too – chocolatey rich purple fruit, with Grenache adding the red fruit highlights. It's medium to full bodied, chunky, and ultimately fruit drenched. Old school heartiness rather than modern swish and polish, with surprising life for its age. Entirely solid wine. Best drinking: good now and for another decade if you want. But I'd drink in the next five.”
92 points - Ned Goodwin (Halliday Australian Wine Companion)
“52/42/6% shiraz/grenache/mourvèdre. This is drinking very well. Attractive Rhône-inspired aromas: sandalwood, smoked game and a porcini/bracken/bouillon note, earthy and shrouded in umami. Herbal tannins, gently ferrous, ply a straight path across the palate while molting shiraz's sweet tendencies, billowing in the background. But in all, solid value and very good drinking.”
FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Appellation | McLaren Vale |
| Winery | Geoff Merrill |
| Grape | Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah-Shiraz |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2028 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Donker fruit, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rijk, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Iets te vieren, Lekker luxe, Voor alledag |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2017 Geoff Merrill Bush Vine GSM is een rijke en complexe Australische blend met een uitgesproken peperig aroma, verleidelijke tonen van bramen, droppige hints en kruidige nuances. De volle structuur, ronde tannines en lange afdronk maken deze wijn perfect voor hartige gerechten. Hij past uitstekend bij gerechten met rundvlees, wild of gegrilde barbecue, vooral wanneer deze bereid zijn met kruidige marinades of langzaam gegaard voor extra diepgang. Een mooie bereidingswijze die deze wijn versterkt, is bijvoorbeeld een sappige steak van de barbecue met een kruidige rub of een langzaam gegaard wildstoofpotje, waarbij de rijke smaken en de kruidige aroma's mooi tot hun recht komen. |
Parker
“De krachtige aroma’s en smaken zijn niet té, maar net genoeg om te spreken van een bijzonder goede Pinot Noir. Rood fruit is uiteraard aanwezig. Qua aroma’s herkende ik inderdaad een vleugje tabak. Doet me denken aan mijn opa toen hij nog zware sigaretten rookte. Nostalgie. Al met al een echte aanrader” Wijnbloggers.nl, februari 2016
“Veel Nieuw-Zeelandse Pinot Noir wil nogal eens naar zoet neigen. En evenveel schurkt tegen een te hoog alcoholpercentage aan. Vaak 14, soms zelfs 14.5 procent. Aan al dat oneigenlijke gebruik van de druif doen ze bij Rapaura Springs niet mee. Slechts 13 procent. Lichtvoetig kersenfruit. Met bessen, stofkamtannines en een opmerkelijke, bijna pepermuntachtige frisheid” Harold Hamersma in De Grote Hamersma 2016, beoordeeld met een 8,5
Awards
Silver medal
International Wine & Spirits Competition 2014
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95
95 points – Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)
“It's immediately appealing on the nose showing sweet berry, vanilla, smoked game, cedar and toasted spice aromas. The palate delivers excellent weight and roundness together with fleshy texture and silky tannins, finishing impressively long and expansive. Delectably appealing with seductive complexity. At its best: now to 2030. 5 stars”
92 points - Andrew Graham (Oz Wine Review)
“I always like how Geoff Merrill’s wines lob with a bit of bottle age. Aged and built to age. Here, it’s a riff on a McLaren Vale GSM blend. The Shiraz dominance works too – chocolatey rich purple fruit, with Grenache adding the red fruit highlights. It’s medium to full bodied, chunky, and ultimately fruit drenched. Old school heartiness rather than modern swish and polish, with surprising life for its age. Entirely solid wine. Best drinking: good now and for another decade if you want. But I’d drink in the next five.”
92 points - Ned Goodwin (Halliday Australian Wine Companion)
“52/42/6% shiraz/grenache/mourvèdre. This is drinking very well. Attractive Rhône-inspired aromas: sandalwood, smoked game and a porcini/bracken/bouillon note, earthy and shrouded in umami. Herbal tannins, gently ferrous, ply a straight path across the palate while mollifying shiraz's sweet tendencies, billowing in the background. But in all, solid value and very good drinking.”
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A legend, that is the only correct word for the striking winemaker, Geoff Merrill. The vineyards can be found not far from Adelaide in McLaren Vale where a ridge and a cool sea breeze provide some relief. Geoff has special ideas of his own: he does not make his wines for the short term, but for the long term. He also does not shy away from aging in wood, as long as the wines can bear it. Also very remarkable is that Geoff lets his wines first drink before they appear on the market. For example, the reserve wines are only available 6 years after the harvest, and the estate wines 3 years after the harvest. This is partly possible due to the presence of fine acids that give the wine a rich fruit structure and enhance the complexity. The Reserve Shiraz has received the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy, Australia's highest honor for a Shiraz.
Food Pairings
De 2017 Geoff Merrill Bush Vine GSM is een rijke en complexe Australische blend met een uitgesproken peperig aroma, verleidelijke tonen van bramen, droppige hints en kruidige nuances. De volle structuur, ronde tannines en lange afdronk maken deze wijn perfect voor hartige gerechten. Hij past uitstekend bij gerechten met rundvlees, wild of gegrilde barbecue, vooral wanneer deze bereid zijn met kruidige marinades of langzaam gegaard voor extra diepgang. Een mooie bereidingswijze die deze wijn versterkt, is bijvoorbeeld een sappige steak van de barbecue met een kruidige rub of een langzaam gegaard wildstoofpotje, waarbij de rijke smaken en de kruidige aroma's mooi tot hun recht komen.
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A legend, that is the only right word for the remarkable winemaker Geoff Merrill. The vineyards can be found not far from Adelaide in McLaren Vale where a ridge and a cool sea breeze provide some cooling. Geoff has special ideas of his own: he does not make his wines for the short term but for the long term. He also does not shy away from wood aging, as long as the wines can handle it. Also very remarkable is that Geoff first lets his wines come to drink before they appear on the market. For example, the reserve wines are only available 6 years after the harvest and the estate wines 3 years after the harvest. This is partly possible due to the presence of fine acids that give the wine a rich fruit structure and benefit the complexity. The Reserve Shiraz has received the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy, the highest honor in Australia for a Shiraz.
The Geoff Merrill Bush Vine GSM is a typical Australian "SGM-blend" with a peppery aroma. As the name suggests, it is a blend of Shiraz Grenache & Mourvedre. In the nose aromas of blackberries, a bit of licorice tones and pepper. In the mouth a firm structure, round tannins and a long finish with spicy aromas.
Wine Reviews:
95 points – Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)
“ It's immediately appealing on the nose showing sweet berry, vanilla, smoked game, cedar and toasted spice aromas. The palate delivers excellent weight and roundness together with fleshy texture and silky tannins, finishing impressively long and expansive. Delectably appealing with seductive complexity. At its best: now to 2030. 5 stars ”
92 points - Andrew Graham (Oz Wine Review)
“I always like how Geoff Merrill's wines lob with a bit of bottle age. Aged and built to age. Here, it's a riff on a McLaren Vale GSM blend. The Shiraz dominance works too – chocolatey rich purple fruit, with Grenache adding the red fruit highlights. It's medium to full bodied, chunky, and ultimately fruit drenched. Old school heartiness rather than modern swish and polish, with surprising life for its age. Entirely solid wine. Best drinking: good now and for another decade if you want. But I'd drink in the next five.”
92 points - Ned Goodwin (Halliday Australian Wine Companion)
“52/42/6% shiraz/grenache/mourvèdre. This is drinking very well. Attractive Rhône-inspired aromas: sandalwood, smoked game and a porcini/bracken/bouillon note, earthy and shrouded in umami. Herbal tannins, gently ferrous, ply a straight path across the palate while molting shiraz's sweet tendencies, billowing in the background. But in all, solid value and very good drinking.”
FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.
Specifications
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Appellation | McLaren Vale |
| Winery | Geoff Merrill |
| Grape | Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah-Shiraz |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2028 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Donker fruit, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rijk, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Iets te vieren, Lekker luxe, Voor alledag |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2017 Geoff Merrill Bush Vine GSM is een rijke en complexe Australische blend met een uitgesproken peperig aroma, verleidelijke tonen van bramen, droppige hints en kruidige nuances. De volle structuur, ronde tannines en lange afdronk maken deze wijn perfect voor hartige gerechten. Hij past uitstekend bij gerechten met rundvlees, wild of gegrilde barbecue, vooral wanneer deze bereid zijn met kruidige marinades of langzaam gegaard voor extra diepgang. Een mooie bereidingswijze die deze wijn versterkt, is bijvoorbeeld een sappige steak van de barbecue met een kruidige rub of een langzaam gegaard wildstoofpotje, waarbij de rijke smaken en de kruidige aroma's mooi tot hun recht komen. |
Professional Reviews
Parker
“De krachtige aroma’s en smaken zijn niet té, maar net genoeg om te spreken van een bijzonder goede Pinot Noir. Rood fruit is uiteraard aanwezig. Qua aroma’s herkende ik inderdaad een vleugje tabak. Doet me denken aan mijn opa toen hij nog zware sigaretten rookte. Nostalgie. Al met al een echte aanrader” Wijnbloggers.nl, februari 2016
“Veel Nieuw-Zeelandse Pinot Noir wil nogal eens naar zoet neigen. En evenveel schurkt tegen een te hoog alcoholpercentage aan. Vaak 14, soms zelfs 14.5 procent. Aan al dat oneigenlijke gebruik van de druif doen ze bij Rapaura Springs niet mee. Slechts 13 procent. Lichtvoetig kersenfruit. Met bessen, stofkamtannines en een opmerkelijke, bijna pepermuntachtige frisheid” Harold Hamersma in De Grote Hamersma 2016, beoordeeld met een 8,5
Awards
Silver medal
International Wine & Spirits Competition 2014
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95
95 points – Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)
“It's immediately appealing on the nose showing sweet berry, vanilla, smoked game, cedar and toasted spice aromas. The palate delivers excellent weight and roundness together with fleshy texture and silky tannins, finishing impressively long and expansive. Delectably appealing with seductive complexity. At its best: now to 2030. 5 stars”
92 points - Andrew Graham (Oz Wine Review)
“I always like how Geoff Merrill’s wines lob with a bit of bottle age. Aged and built to age. Here, it’s a riff on a McLaren Vale GSM blend. The Shiraz dominance works too – chocolatey rich purple fruit, with Grenache adding the red fruit highlights. It’s medium to full bodied, chunky, and ultimately fruit drenched. Old school heartiness rather than modern swish and polish, with surprising life for its age. Entirely solid wine. Best drinking: good now and for another decade if you want. But I’d drink in the next five.”
92 points - Ned Goodwin (Halliday Australian Wine Companion)
“52/42/6% shiraz/grenache/mourvèdre. This is drinking very well. Attractive Rhône-inspired aromas: sandalwood, smoked game and a porcini/bracken/bouillon note, earthy and shrouded in umami. Herbal tannins, gently ferrous, ply a straight path across the palate while mollifying shiraz's sweet tendencies, billowing in the background. But in all, solid value and very good drinking.”
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Wijnhuis
A legend, that is the only correct word for the striking winemaker, Geoff Merrill. The vineyards can be found not far from Adelaide in McLaren Vale where a ridge and a cool sea breeze provide some relief. Geoff has special ideas of his own: he does not make his wines for the short term, but for the long term. He also does not shy away from aging in wood, as long as the wines can bear it. Also very remarkable is that Geoff lets his wines first drink before they appear on the market. For example, the reserve wines are only available 6 years after the harvest, and the estate wines 3 years after the harvest. This is partly possible due to the presence of fine acids that give the wine a rich fruit structure and enhance the complexity. The Reserve Shiraz has received the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy, Australia's highest honor for a Shiraz.
Food
Food Pairings
De 2017 Geoff Merrill Bush Vine GSM is een rijke en complexe Australische blend met een uitgesproken peperig aroma, verleidelijke tonen van bramen, droppige hints en kruidige nuances. De volle structuur, ronde tannines en lange afdronk maken deze wijn perfect voor hartige gerechten. Hij past uitstekend bij gerechten met rundvlees, wild of gegrilde barbecue, vooral wanneer deze bereid zijn met kruidige marinades of langzaam gegaard voor extra diepgang. Een mooie bereidingswijze die deze wijn versterkt, is bijvoorbeeld een sappige steak van de barbecue met een kruidige rub of een langzaam gegaard wildstoofpotje, waarbij de rijke smaken en de kruidige aroma's mooi tot hun recht komen.
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