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94
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Tasting Notes
Deep, complex and masculine aromatics.
Higher-toned, dried dark cherry, blueberry, violet laced blackberry fruits, fresh bay leaf and pickled walnut rise over a darker core of suede, Indian ink, hardwoods, Brazil nut, coffee and boudin noir.
Intense and concentrated, yet not expansive. Dark, savoury and saline elements find balance against fleshy, elemental fruit.
Initially subjugated by the unresolved core of red and black fruits, stony acids and fine sandy tannins build to drive the finish, fresh and firm. The restrained complexity of old vineyards and the generosity given by the Barossa's ancient soils are both evident in equal measure.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Shiraz Blend
Vintage: 2013
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia, Barossa Valley
Alcohol %: 14.5%
Cellaring: 15 Plus Years
Scores
94 / 100"Deep red colour with a tinge of purple in the rim. Subdued but pleasant, clean aromas, nutty and savoury, the palate soft and rich and fruit-sweet, with ample flavour and a hint of violets. A trace of mataro pepper and a hint of oyster-shell. Long, firm, authoritative finish."
- Huon Hooke
