Grosset Gaia 2003

Grosset Gaia 2003 is a mature, single-vineyard Bordeaux-style red wine blend from the Clare Valley of Australia. For more than four decades the Grosset family has been honing its craft of producing site-focused varietal wines of the very highest order. The estate vineyards are certified organic and biodynamic and all vineyard and cellar work is manual. Yields and production levels are correspondingly low - with quality over quantity very much the thinking. The 2003 Grosset Gaia is comprised of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), 15% Cabernet Franc and 10% Merlot. It was matured for 16 months in 50% new French oak barriques. Producer note. "This is a very good Gaia and, while not as forward as the previous vintage, may prove to be more approachable at a young age than most of the line. It has a brooding intensity on the nose, is supple initially, and smooth, powerful yet appears restrained, has ripe dark berry fruit flavours, some meaty, earthy notes and substantial fine tannins which build in the mouth making the finish firm and dry. It is opulent, concentrated and very impressive. It needs at least short term cellaring and will benefit from five years in the bottle, and may be cellared (in air conditioned comfort) for several more years."