McGuigan Short List G.S.M 2016 (6 x 750mL) Barossa Valley, SA

Description:

Bringing a great depth of flavourings, the cherry and plum characters have subtle sweet spice notes and savoury earthy edge giving a delightful aroma of red berry fruit with a hint of liquorice.

The popularity of Australian wine is built on the stewardship of its winemaking forefathers who identified a shortlist of ideal climates and soils required for premium vineyards to thrive. Today, McGuigan Wines offers wine lovers it's very own Shortlist, each wine showcasing a celebrated wine variety and the premium wine region from which it has established its distinguished reputation.

The fruit for this wine is fermented in 8 tonne fermenters at cool temperatures for 10 days to ensure optimum fruit retention. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is then put through the process of malo-lactic fermentation and transfered to a combination of old and new French and American Hogshead barrels to mature for 14 months prior to bottling. This wine contains 75% Grenache, 15% Shiraz and 10% Mataro grapes which gives the wine it’s complexity and richness of flavour.

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Bringing a great depth of flavourings, the cherry and plum characters have subtle sweet spice notes and savoury earthy edge giving a delightful aroma of red berry fruit with a hint of liquorice.

The popularity of Australian wine is built on the stewardship of its winemaking forefathers who identified a shortlist of ideal climates and soils required for premium vineyards to thrive. Today, McGuigan Wines offers wine lovers it's very own Shortlist, each wine showcasing a celebrated wine variety and the premium wine region from which it has established its distinguished reputation.

The fruit for this wine is fermented in 8 tonne fermenters at cool temperatures for 10 days to ensure optimum fruit retention. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is then put through the process of malo-lactic fermentation and transfered to a combination of old and new French and American Hogshead barrels to mature for 14 months prior to bottling. This wine contains 75% Grenache, 15% Shiraz and 10% Mataro grapes which gives the wine it’s complexity and richness of flavour.

Region:
SA - Barossa
State:
South Australia
Country:
Australia

Expert Reviews

sturdy wine redolent of dark fruits, spice, purple florals and baby-back ribs, suggestive of considerable barrel work. The oak is a combination of new and used, French and American. - Ned Goodwin MW, Halliday Wine Companion

Winery Tasting Notes

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AROMA

The wine produces delightful aromas of lifted notes of red berry fruits and hints of liquorice.

PALATE

A full bodied wine with great depth of fruit flavours including cherries and plums with subtle sweet spice notes and a savoury earthy edge. The finish is persistent and fine giving this wine great refinement.

FOOD PAIRING

Hard cheese, Duck.

Medals & Trophies

Bronze

Halliday Wine Companion

Winery Profile

Brand Profile Image

International Winemaker of the Year Winner at International Wine & Spirits Competition in London - Four times

- New York International Wine Competition: Australian Winery of the Year 2017

- Melbourne International Wine Competition: Barossa Valley Red Wine Winery Of The Year

- China Wine & Spirits Competition : Coonawarra Wine Of The Year Trophy – McGuigan Shortlist Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

- International Wine & Spirits Competition: Semillon Trophy – McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 2006

- International Wine & Spirits Competition: The Jancis Robinson Trophy for Riesling – McGuigan Shortlist Riesling 2010

- International Wine Challenge: Hunter Valley Chardonnay Trophy – McGuigan Personal Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2015

- National Cool Climate Wine Show: Champion Wine Of Show Trophy – McGuigan Shortlist Chardonnay 2016

- Rutherglen Wine Show: Best Dry White Wine of Show Trophy – McGuigan Shortlist Chardonnay 2015

- Japan Wine Challenge 2017: Best New World White Wine Trophy – McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 2007

McGuigan is one of Australia's most celebrated wineries, creating great tasting wines from some of the country’s best regions. Four generations of the McGuigan family have made wine their life. It is this passion and our commitment to modern Australian winemaking that still drives us today.

The McGuigan name is synonymous with Australian winemaking. Four generations of the McGuigan family have made wine their life demonstrating a deep commitment and passion for Australian wine.

It is this commitment to quality grape and wine production that has seen McGuigan produce outstanding wines for both domestic and international wine drinkers and it is the McGuigan spirit and dedication to modern Australian winemaking that still drives us today.

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Other Information

  • 2016 vintage
  • 6 x 750mL units
  • SA - Barossa, South Australia
  • Screwcap closure
  • 14.2% alc.

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