Wine: Grant Burge Coonawarra Ink Cabernet Sauvignon

Country: Australia

Region: Barossa

Brand/Producer: Grant Burge

Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

ABV: 14.2%

Type: Red

Code: 2082

Tasting Note

An inviting deep inky purple core suits the intense aromas of black currants with coffee beans, dark chocolate and a hint of mint. On the palate the ripe dark fruits are plush and lusciously layered with a some vibrant juicy red berries

Producer

The Grant Burge winemaking team is led by Chief Winemaker, Craig Stansborough who believes attention to detail is of upmost importance when crafting beautiful Barossa wines. However, the team is blessed with fantastic fruit that requires polishing and shaping, rather than heavy-handed manipulation in the winery.  

Grant Burge Wines craft big and bold reds for the drinkers who love this style. With the combination of the best terroirs, the best climate and the best winemaking techniques, the natural result is the best wine. 

Winemaking

The Barossa is famous around the world for its premium wines with Grant Burge being one of the most recognised brands from this region. The diversity of the terroir and the region's altitudes, combined with its Mediterranean climate, provide the perfect environment to make a range of ultra-premium wines. 

Grant Burges Filsell vineyard was planted in 1920 and with near century old vines is considered one of the best vineyards in the Barossa Valley. It consistently produces fruit of great intensity and concentration. 

Different batches of fruit were crushed and fermented separately. The primary fermentation on skins was carefully controlled to allow just the right influence on colour and flavour.

The wine was matured in a combination of new (30%), one, two and three year old (70%), French and American oak for at least 18 months

Fun Fact

The area was named Barossa Valley in 1837 by the Colonel William Light, one of South Australia’s first surveyors who eventually became Governor of South Australia. Barossa was honouring the memory of the Battle of Barrosa, a Spanish battleground where the British reached victory over the French. However, the name was incorrectly registered as ‘Barossa’ as they misread the lettering.

Food pairing

A big full bodied wine with very smooth tannins, try this with intensely flavoured dishes like Indian curry and meat dishes with savoury and spicy seasoning. 

Awards & Accolades

International Wine Challenge Commended 2019