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Monday, December 14, 2020 - 2011 Domaine Terlato et Chapoutier Shiraz Lieu dit Malakoff was mature, earthy and mineral-driven. The fully developed Australian Shriaz was medium garnet in colour with significant amount of deposits. Freshly uncorked, there were aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries and leather. With two hours in bottle, it developed notes of forest floor, tobacco, black pepper and raw meat.

The mouthfeel was dry and rather full-bodied, with medium levels of balanced acidity and fully integrated tannin. On the mid-palate was an unusually satisfying oily texture. Flavours of bramble, wet earth, gentle spices and intense ferrous minerality lingered in a long savoury finish.

It was impressive that such intensity and complexity was achieved at a modest alcohol level of 13.0%, which is a rare feat in Australia amid global warming. It is commonly agreed that great Syrah gains appreciable sophistication at around ten years of age. Patience pays off big time.

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