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96
/ 100
The Real Review
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
2022
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
Victoria, Heathcote
Region
15.0%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
96 / 100"A pretty and intense nose of blackcurrants, anise and violets. At first, it doesn't give away much, it's very composed and stealthy in its expression. With air, hints of iodine, pepper and bush spices arise. A bomb of flavour explodes on the palate—black olives, violets and sweet spices are framed by powdery tannins. The tannin quality is a stand-out, it's so fine yet long and sleek. This is ripe and full-bodied yet everything is perfectly jigsawed into place, nothing seems forced. In its youth, It's a touch apprehensive to reveal all, but this is a wine meant for aging. Palate staining, formidable stuff."
- The Real Review
Tasting Notes
A whirl of anise, violets, iodine and bush spices on the nose. The palate erupts with an opulent velvety richness, it's deep and fluid. Palate-staining flavours of black plums, dark raspberries, black olives and sweet spices are framed by a fine flow of tannins. The tannins roll from the spine to the tail. They're fine yet firm, reining in the extravagance while adding an earthy sanguine-like flavour to the mix. This is a quintessential Victorian shiraz with stamina, pedigree and an inner glowing warmth. Give it time in the cellar as it has so much to offer yet patience is required.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity