Rolf Binder Halliwell Shiraz-Grenache 2006

The Shiraz Grenache blend is made from grapes we select to give a 'juicy' structure and presence to the wine. As our own young vineyards mature we are using mostly estate grown Shiraz combined with small batches of grapes we buy in from neighbors. The Grenache comes from our prize 'Western Ridge' vineyard on the edge of the Marananga bowl... the warmth of the Barossa comes through in a wine made from grapes from vineyards along the western edge of the Barossa Valley.

To retain the luscious and rich fruit flavours, we use mostly older shaven oak, with about 10% newer oak. The true key to the wine is the Grenache.

In the years Shiraz is strong and bold, the Grenache is somewhat subdued but in others, the Grenache leaps out with spice cherries and strong tannins.