{"product_id":"2019-teusner-avatar-gms","title":"2019 Teusner Avatar Grenache Mataro Shiraz","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – James Halliday — Old-Vine Barossa GSM from One of the Valley's Most Celebrated Boutique Producers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeusner Avatar Barossa Valley Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2019 is a vivid, complex and beautifully crafted Barossa GSM from one of the valley's most celebrated boutique producers — fragrant, layered and built with the extraordinary old-vine Grenache character, fine Mataro structure and Shiraz depth that has made Avatar one of the most critically acclaimed and sought-after GSM blends in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e96 points from James Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2019 Avatar stands at the pinnacle of Teusner's GSM range — sourced from some of the oldest Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz vines in the Barossa Valley and crafted by Kym Teusner with the same minimal-intervention philosophy and obsessive attention to old-vine fruit quality that defines everything Teusner produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Wine Man on Teusner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is for someone who wants a 96-point old-vine Barossa GSM from one of the valley's most celebrated boutique producers — a wine that shows a completely different and equally compelling side of the Barossa from Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvatar is one of the most distinctive and compelling wines in the store — where Barossa Shiraz delivers power and concentration, Avatar delivers fragrance, complexity and the extraordinary silky generosity that only truly old-vine Grenache can produce. At HK$199, this is exceptional value for a 96-point old-vine Barossa GSM of this quality and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrant red cherry, raspberry, pomegranate and spice sit at the core of the Grenache, with the earthy, savoury complexity of old-vine Mataro adding structure and the dark fruit depth of Shiraz providing weight and length. The palate is medium to full-bodied with silky, fine tannins and a long, fragrant finish of extraordinary elegance and complexity. Fragrant, layered and completely compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Drinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium to full-bodied with red cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, spice, earth and dark fruit notes. Silky fine tannins and fresh acidity provide fragrance, elegance and a long, complex finish. Drinking beautifully now — peak drinking through to 2028. Decant for 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 96-point old-vine Barossa GSM of this fragrance and depth deserves a cut to match. We love it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/products\/australian-frozen-grass-fed-lamb-midloin-chop?variant=61819858223474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAustralian Grass-Fed Lamb Midloin Chop\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMy Meat Man\u003c\/a\u003e — grilled simply with salt, pepper and a generous splash of olive oil, the savoury char and lamb sweetness mirror the wine's spice and old-vine Grenache fragrance while the Barossa weight stands up to the chop's richness. A South Australian wine and a South Australian cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Is a Smart Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a 96-point old-vine Barossa GSM from one of the valley's most celebrated boutique producers at an accessible price, this is exceptional value. It delivers 96 James Halliday points, old-vine Grenache fragrance and silky generosity, and genuine rarity — old-vine Barossa Grenache of this quality and age is increasingly rare and irreplaceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHear directly from Kym Teusner on the philosophy behind Avatar and what makes old-vine Barossa Grenache so extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jI0aMEgTH9w\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more Teusner and Barossa reds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2022-torbreck-the-steading-grenache-shiraz-mourvedre\"\u003e2022 Torbreck The Steading Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre\u003c\/a\u003e → peer Barossa GSM \/ vibrant and approachable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2013-grant-burge-the-holy-trinity-grenache-shiraz-mourvedre\"\u003e2013 Grant Burge The Holy Trinity Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre\u003c\/a\u003e → peer aged Barossa GSM \/ over a decade of bottle age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2022-john-duval-plexus-barossa-valley-shiraz-grenache-mourvedre\"\u003e2022 John Duval Plexus Barossa Valley Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre\u003c\/a\u003e → benchmark Barossa GSM from the former Penfolds chief winemaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/life_is_too_short_to_drink_bad_wine-1.jpg?v=1778312714\" alt=\"Life is too short to drink bad wine\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 400px; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Wine Man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44405908275269,"sku":"RDSHAU19TA00750","price":199.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/2019-teusner-avatar-grenache-mataro-shiraz.jpg?v=1780476738","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineman.com\/products\/2019-teusner-avatar-gms","provider":"My Wine Man","version":"1.0","type":"link"}