William Hunt Barrel Reserve GSM 2009 - QWine Reviews

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William Hunt Barrel Reserve GSM 2009

Coming in around the $20 mark, this is a well priced and very enjoyable GSM, which could easily fetch $30. The Pirate Cru portfolio oozes value and this is yet another example.

A blend of Grenache (42%), Shiraz (31%) and Mataro (27%), the fruit is sourced from dry grown vineyards in Vine Vale, a sub region in the mid-north of the Barossa.

Dark appearance with a nose of black stewed fruit and chocolate. An inviting palate of earth and leather sitting behind a lovely tickle of spice. The wine brings with is a gentle warmth which calls out for hearty stews and casseroles. Aging in French and American oak for 12-18 months has added an edge to the wine, but the oak is not dominant.

A soft finish with delicious length, drink now to five years. In short, bang for buck!!

Who: Pirate Cru Wine www.piratecru.com
What: GSM (14.5% abv)
Where: Barossa Valley, South Australia
When: 2009
How: $20

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