McGUIGAN WINES
Multi-award winning limited release wines that showcase exceptional structure and classical style.
CHARDONNAY 2007
McGuigan The Shortlist Chardonnay 2007 wins three trophies at the prestigious International Wine Challenge in London:
- Trophy for Best Australian Chardonnay
- Trophy for Best South Australian White
- Trophy for Best Adelaide Hills White
The Wine
This Chardonnay represents the pinnacle of Adelaide Hills cool climate fruit that has delivered delightful melon and stone fruit flavours. It is a wonderfully rounded wine with a refreshing zippy finish and a delicate infusion of spicy oak.
Region
Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Aroma
Peach and melon aromas intermingle with delicate perfumed oak.
Food Match
A delightful Chardonnay that will combine with a range of dishes including grilled salmon with herb butter and succulent roast chicken.
Cellaring
This wine is designed to be drunk while young and fresh however will mature well over the next 4 years.
SHIRAZ 2006
The 2006 Shortlist Shiraz was awarded top three and Best Australian Shiraz at the Syrah Du Monde (Shiraz of the World) competition in France.
The Wine
This is a well structured, full-bodied wine with chewy tannins typical of the great Barossa Valley Shiraz. It has rich blackberry and plum flavours with a hint of liquorice and vanillin oak with a long, seamless finish.
Region
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Aroma
Dominant blackberry aromas combined with pepper spice and anise.
Food Match
Ideal with rich red meat dishes such as peppered beef, roasted venison and braised ox tail.
Cellaring
While drinking well now, this wine is also able to be cellared for 10+ years.
For more details and tasting notes contact The Grand Hotel on 4051 1007 or email Warren:
w.thompson@grandhotel.com
