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Tussock Jumper Shiraz-Grenache-Viognier – Live Large

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: January 18, 2019

A big taste at a tiny price, the Tussock Jumper Shiraz-Grenache-Viognier from South Africa. Bulk Buy!

Tussock Jumper Shiraz-Grenache-Viognier - Live Large

95% Shiraz, 3% Grenache and 2% Viognier from the Western Cape of South Africa. The wine is aged in used French oak barrels for 14 months and has just 3.1 g/L of residual sugar.

This review is brought to you by Tussock Jumper Wines.

The Tussock Jumper Shiraz-Grenache-Viognier is available at GetWineOnline.com for just $9.39 or at Drizly from $10.99. Imported by Tri-Vin Imports.

From the bottle:

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The Tussock Jumper Red Blend has opulent spicy dark fruit with floral aromas and hints of tobacco. A well integrated palate leaves you with a long velvety finish.

14.5% Alcohol

We love a good Shiraz-Viognier blend! Adding just a bit of the white grape Viognier to Shiraz originated in the Northern Rhone Valley and the very expensive (and excellent wines) made in Cote Rotie. And while there are some Australian producers who also make wines in this style, it’s not all that common. It’s a shame because adding a bit of Viognier adds a dimension to the Shiraz that we find fascinating (and delicious). Today we have an excellent and extremely affordable example from South Africa.

The 2016 Tussock Jumper Shiraz-Grenache-Viognier opens with a wonderful spicy aroma of black cherry, dark berries, olive and leather. My first thought on taking a sip of this one was, “Yum, yum, yum!” The wine is loaded with rich, deep fruit flavors along with wonderful touches of sweetness and earth. This is an excellent example of the Shiraz-Viognier blend. It’s only 2% Viognier but even that little bit really adds lots of complexity and interest to this ultra-savory expression of Shiraz. The wine ends dry, spicy, and long. Bulk Buy!

Ready to buy the Tussock Jumper Shiraz-Grenache-Viognier? Find it at GetWineOnline.com for just $9.39 or at Drizly from $10.99.

2016 Tussock Jumper Shiraz-Grenache-Viognier

TASTE: 9       COST: 7
OVERALL RATING: 8.5

Bulk Buy

This post was sponsored by Tussock Jumper Wines.

Published: January 18, 2019 Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Deals, Shiraz, South Africa

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