{"product_id":"2015-to-2021-balthasar-shiraz-vertical-case-grant-burge","title":"2015 to 2021 Balthasar Shiraz Vertical Case, Grant Burge","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEden After Dark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour vintages of Grant Burge’s commanding Eden Valley Shiraz, showing how Balthasar develops from youthful intensity into deep, savoury maturity. The 2015 opens with ripe plum, black pepper, nutmeg, dark chocolate and smoked meat. The celebrated 2018 is broader and more perfumed, bringing blueberry, black cherry, eucalyptus and white pepper wrapped in clove, cinnamon and cedar. The 2019 turns towards plum, spiced bun, ginger, earth and caraway, while the 2021 is vivid with dark cherry, black plum, cocoa and cool mineral detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach vintage delivers serious fruit and structure, but the differences make this case fascinating. The 2015 is rich, smoky, and beautifully settled; 2018 is powerful, broad-shouldered, and velvety; 2019 has firm, purposeful tannins and a long, savoury drive; and 2021 combines the greatest concentration with freshness, precision, and youthful energy. Together, they show the distinctive character of Eden Valley Shiraz: dark and generous, but lifted by altitude, peppery spice and a cooler line of acidity. A compelling vertical for drinking, comparing and cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe glasses are lined up, and dinner becomes a proper tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast venison, rosemary lamb, beef short ribs, duck confit, barbecue ribeye, mushroom Wellington or mature hard cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 bottles of 2015 Balthasar Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 bottles of 2018 Balthasar Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 bottles of 2019 Balthasar Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 bottles of 2021 Balthasar Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vintages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2015:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature and savoury, with ripe plum, raspberry, black pepper, nutmeg, dark chocolate, vanilla and smoked meat supported by fine, softened tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep, perfumed and powerful, combining blueberry and black cherry with eucalyptus, white pepper, thyme and polished cedar spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark and complex, with plum, chocolate, ginger, caraway and earthy spice carried by firm tannins and a persistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Concentrated yet energetic, delivering dark cherry, black plum, cocoa and dried spice with bright acidity, graceful structure and considerable cellaring potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrant Burge’s Balthasar is a dedicated expression of Eden Valley Shiraz. The region’s higher elevation and cooler growing conditions bring aromatic lift, freshness and peppery definition, complementing the depth and concentration associated with the wider Barossa. The result is Shiraz with power and presence, but also balance, savoury complexity and the structure to age confidently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56177309581697,"sku":null,"price":221.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/HTmixedcase_1.png?v=1787689928","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2015-to-2021-balthasar-shiraz-vertical-case-grant-burge","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}