2015 Balthasar Shiraz, Grant Burge New In wrapped in milk chocolate

wrapped in milk chocolate

nestled in the hills around Montecchia di Crosara

in Rioja Alavesa

while the wine still carries a lovely line of freshness

stony and peppery

2015 Balthasar Shiraz, Grant Burge New In wrapped in milk chocolateThe Eden Valley Velvet Storm This is Eden Valley Shiraz with Barossa depth and cooler climate poise: dark, generous, polished and just beginning to show its mature charm. It opens with plum, raspberry, blackberry and black cherry, then moves into fresh mint, sage, coffee, sweet baking spice, leather, dried meat and a little wood smoke. There is richness here, but it is carried with lift and shape rather than sheer weight. The palate is full bodied,