Saturday, 2:15pm, Masterclass Marquee

Be part of the excitement at Saturday’s Grampians Winemakers’ Barrique Auction – a must attend for wine enthusiasts and collectors. Join the Barrique Auction and claim an exclusive Grampians blend while making a meaningful impact. Your winning bid supports new events and builds awareness for the Grampians Wine Region, driving growth and prosperity for the region. Plus, it’s a story worth sharing as you unscrew and enjoy your unique bottle with friends! The 2023 vintage Barrique Auction will be held at 2:15pm on the Saturday in the Masterclass marquee, so be sure to get there to secure a ‘taste of the Grampians’. Tastings will occur before the auction at the Barrique Bar.

 

What is a Barrique?

A “barrique” refers to a specific size and shape of oak barrel commonly used for ageing wine. The Barrique Auction presents a distinctive opportunity for wine collectors seeking something rare and exceptional. Wineries contribute to the barrique with a limited volume of their finest Shiraz from that particular vintage. Each winemaker selects Shiraz based on distinct characteristics: Some prioritise beautiful aromatics and lift, others opt for parcels that display remarkable concentration and structural depth, and other donations deliver the vibrancy, offering silky tannins that impart a lively and smooth character to the wine. These diverse contributions come together to create a richly nuanced Grampians Shiraz. The meticulous art of blending also plays a crucial role in crafting a harmonious Shiraz that will age and gracefully and always drink superbly. The 2023 vintage will be blended by award-winning Winemaker, Jacob Parton from Best’s Wines. This year’s Grampians Grape Escape celebrates the release of the 32nd vintage of the Barrique, with the exclusive ‘2023 Grampians Winemakers Shiraz’ going under the hammer at the festival.

 

Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes – Grampians Winemaker Barrique Shiraz
By Best’s Wines’ Winemaker, Jacob Parton.

Colour: Dark ruby with vibrant purple hues.

Aroma: Layers of cracked pepper spice entwined with rich black cherry and plum. Secondary characters of clove and black olive add depth and intrigue.

Palate: A vibrant expression of fresh red fruits – cherry and plum – balanced with notes of blackberry. Mid-palate complexity unfolds with clove, dried herbs and a touch of white pepper spice. Fine-grain tannins provide length with good acidity giving the wine dive.

Summary: A complex medium-bodied Shiraz, showcasing lush fruit, elegance and drive.