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98
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James Halliday
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
2017
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Barossa Valley
Region
14.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
98 / 100"The vines are pruned by hand, shoot and bunch thinning also by hand. The grapes are hand-picked and sorted, 1265 bottles made. Terrific colour clarity; the wine is full-bodied yet balanced to the point of elegance, with blackberry fruit trellised on ripe tannins. Why so cheap?"
- James Halliday
Tasting Notes
This Shiraz is sourced from the Magnolia Vineyard in Barossa Valley. It is 100% Shiraz, organically farmed with vines planted in 1996, 2010, and 2017. The wine showcases fresh tobacco, game meats, dried herbs, red currants, goji berries, dark spices, anise, and carbon. It offers a captivating and complex experience with great value for its price.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity