Vintage
2016
ABV
15%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
The Gander represents the pinnacle of our winemaking aspirations. A grand marque Barossa Valley Shiraz in the classic mode, crafted from the highest classification of fruit grown in our estate vineyards.
Garnet verging on ebony, with deep dark core with ruby rim. Alluring bouquet of violets, Black cherry, blueberry compote, black plums and Christmas spices. With further glass swirling delicate wafts of cocoa, coffee bean and smoky bacon, complimented with subtle French oak cedar spice and leather. Rich savoury palate with black plum, black currant, olive tapenade flavours. Spicy new French oak nuances of cedar, vanilla and coffee grains. Dusty mouth-coating tannins envelope the fruit core, providing length and definition.
The Gander Reserve will continue to evolve rewarding the owner with exceptional drinking over the next 20-25 years.
Accolades
97points Halliday Wine Companion (Dave Brookes), 98points Wine Orbit (Sam Kim), , 95points Wine Pilot (Ray Jordan), 93points AThe Vintage Journal (Andrew Caillard), DOUBLE GOLD - "Sakura" Japan Women's Wine Awards