This wine is a blend of 68% Shiraz, 18% Grenache and 14%
Mourvèdre aged in French oak (one-third new oak), alcohol registers at 15.8%.
This wine opened up with aromas of blueberry, black cherry, savoury spices,
clove, black pepper, tobacco and mocha. On the mouthfeel, full bodied with
generous fruit concentration, velvet and creamy texture, balance acidity and
silky tannins. This Rhône blend finish is long, peppery, rich flavours and so
smooth. A beautifully complex, well structured and balanced wine, even with
alcohol at 15.8% (the alcohol is barely noticeable). It would have been
interesting to taste this wine 2 years ago, Burge Family Olive Hill 2006 is
delicious right now or continue to cellar for 2-3 years. Very enjoyable, score
92 points.
Purchased September 18, 2010 LCBO New Release at $34.95
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