RUSTENBERG JOHN X MERRIMAN skus_0509040 with warmed plum and black

with warmed plum and black currant confiture laced with worn cedar

with declarations of Grange as Australia’s Icon

acacia blossom and citrus confit

beautiful creamy yeast and a fine toast

Character: Bright yellow with green reflections

RUSTENBERG JOHN X MERRIMAN skus_0509040 with warmed plum and black2019) This spends 20 months in French oak, about 40% new. 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, Plus the other three Bordeaux varieties, all fermented separately then aged 11 months in barrel, followed by a year in bottle. Quite meaty and cedary, a touch of olive and pepper and light tobacco spice. Very juicy, the savoury plum and blackcurrant fruit backed up with firm, quite authoritative tannins, and bright cherry fruit tangy acidity. Widely