10 Year Old Tawny Fortified Wine

Australia has a long and glorious history of fortified wine making, in fact that was how many of the oldest wineries Down Under began. So, those looking for an alternative to Port may want to consider Grant Burge’s 10 Year Old Tawny, especially over the festive period. Crafted from a classic blend of Barossa Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre, it has been matured to a tawny style in old French oak barrels for an average of a decade. And the result tastes like liquid Christmas. Sweet and luscious, it coats the mouth with notes of nutty Sherry, mince pies, salted caramel, Christmas cake, marzipan, nougat, vanilla and marmalade. Serve this alongside mince pies, Christmas pudding or blue cheese all through the festive season and beyond.

Located in the very beating heart of South Australia’s Barossa Valley, Grant Burge was established in 1988 and has rapidly risen to become a five-star winery according to James Halliday’s Wine Companion. In fact, it has been awarded that elite status for eleven consecutive years. With access to some of the oldest vines in the area, Grant Burge is classic Barossa.