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97
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James Halliday
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
2012
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Barossa Valley
Region
14.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
97 / 100"Deep crimson-purple; the grapes come from the Ebenezer Vineyard of the 16th generation Schrapel family, only 370 dozen made; a 10-day fermentation/maceration followed by 10 months in French oak. It pulses black fruits, licorice and plush tannins, the oak seemingly with a high percentage of new barrels, but easily accommodated by the fruit, the overall mouthfeel perfectly balanced and elegant."
- James Halliday
Tasting Notes
Over the past decades, some special pockets of land have consistently stood out to the winemakers for their quality and individual character. Fruit from these vineyards was set aside, and made in small batches to highlight this character as single vineyard wines under the name “VSV” – Very Special Vineyards.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity