Grant Burge Filsell Shiraz 2014

The Grant Burge Wines Filsell vineyard of near century old vines is considered one of the best vineyards in the Barossa Valley, and consistently produces fruit of incredible intensity and concentration. Planted in 1920, the Filsell vineyard also produces some of the fruit for the highly acclaimed Meshach Shiraz, making the Filsell Shiraz a sought-after younger brother to loyal followers.

'Filsell has long been regarded as one of the region’s most Iconic Barossa Shiraz. Today, this wine continues to herald the legacy through careful vineyard selection and meticulous wine making' Craig Stansborough, Chief Winemaker.

'This release is very much in the established Filsell style, but it’s a better rendition of it than we’ve seen from recent vintages. So maybe it is long-awaited after all, in that we’ve long waited for a decent release. This is rich, plush, dark and hearty, all of which you’d expect from Filsell, but it’s also well balanced and velvety. There’s a lot of toasty, coffeed, almost milky oak, but it’s matched to a dark vein of plum-drenched fruit. Saltbush notes add an extra element. Tannin is modest but just assertive enough. In short, if you enjoy old school Barossa shiraz; this nails it.' 94 Points, Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front