Ridgemill is on the Granite Belt, a two and a half to three hour drive south west from Brisbane. The winery is situated ten minutes from Stanthorpe and a couple of kilometres off the main highway. A beautiful setting welcomes you as you drive up to the cellar door passing gorgeous accommodation on the right side.
So to cure my itch I pulled out this drop which is a fav from Peter's stable.
The blend of Shiraz Mourvedre Grenache is represented in percentages of 60/30/10 respectively, and sat in a mix of new and old French and American for twelve months.
A stewed dark cherry colour in the glass, the nose picks up a good whiff of dark berries with some savoury, floral spice.
The palate is deliciously filling and rounded with flavours developing more so over the two hours it was open. Dark fruits and plums fill the palate wrapped up in a neat spice. The Granite soil is evident in the fruit leaving you with a yummy moreish finish.
Still plenty of time left in this bad boy, and will match hearty meat dishes beautifully.
Who: Ridgemill Estate http://ridgemillestate.com/
What: Shiraz Mourvedre Grenache (SMG) 14% abv
Where: Granite Belt, Queensland
When: 2008
How: $18
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