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A deep ruby, high intensity Margaret River red, Lifted aromas of blackcurrant, plum, bay leaf and spice. 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A superlative take on Australias classic red blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe delicious Oz Red is made in the style of a 'Right Bank Bordeaux Blend' and is made from old vine grapes from Tapanappa's Whalebone Vineyard in Wrattonbully, South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard was completely renovated in 2002 and since then the old Cabernet and Merlot vines have \"responded magnificently\" and although yields are very low the vines can produce fully ripened grapes with natural rainfall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-selected bunches were fermented in barrel and the wine was then matured for a further 15 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a deep and vibrant wine with ripe and intense aromas. 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The subtle use of French Oak enhances the true varietal characters of this classic Barossa Grenache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYalumba is extremely fortunate to have a resource of very old, gnarled bush vines which produce low yields of concentrated Grenache. A range of terroir can be seen across the different vineyards, from sandy soils to sandy loam to red-brown earth over red clay. To maximise our blending options, all batches of Yalumba Barossa Bush Vine Grenache are crushed as separate parcels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome batches retain their stems to help contribute another flavour dimension. The wild yeasts present on the grape skins are allowed to initiate fermentation and, once that has progressed, cultured winery yeasts are added. 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