By the glass at the BA Lounge, LHR. Freshly opened . Very much the textbook Aussie Shiraz albeit also more relaxed and less pushed like some of its kin. Young and on the fruit at this stage , spice and juicy . 87
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Deep opaque purple, almost black. Raspberry, blackberry, cherry jam, black pepper, mace and sage on the nose. It smells sweeter than it tastes - this has proper acidic (and alcoholic) bite. The alcohol dominates a little on the finish, though I quite like that. Loads of menthol and eucalyptus on the long finish. It is medicinal but not unpleasantly so. After a few hours in the glass it gives some fruitcake and Amaro notes. I’d give it some more time.
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When only the let loose leering stomp of Barossa shiraz hedonism will do for you tonight, this is a great pick. Blue and red fruits, vanilla, touch of mint and spice. Fine powder to kitten tongue tannin. Adequate length. Such a joy, if you’re in the mood, and I am.
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Dark brooding red colour. Nice rich red fruit nose. Lovely round mouthfeel with a strong tannin based finish. A great example of a well priced Barossa shiraz. Decanted for 30 minutes.
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1/26/2023 - Papies wrote: 87 Points
By the glass at the BA Lounge, LHR. Freshly opened .
Very much the textbook Aussie Shiraz albeit also more relaxed and less pushed like some of its kin. Young and on the fruit at this stage , spice and juicy . 87
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10/27/2022 - mrgarreth Likes this wine: 87 Points
Deep opaque purple, almost black. Raspberry, blackberry, cherry jam, black pepper, mace and sage on the nose. It smells sweeter than it tastes - this has proper acidic (and alcoholic) bite. The alcohol dominates a little on the finish, though I quite like that. Loads of menthol and eucalyptus on the long finish. It is medicinal but not unpleasantly so. After a few hours in the glass it gives some fruitcake and Amaro notes. I’d give it some more time.
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10/23/2021 - Avid Wino wrote: 92 Points
When only the let loose leering stomp of Barossa shiraz hedonism will do for you tonight, this is a great pick. Blue and red fruits, vanilla, touch of mint and spice. Fine powder to kitten tongue tannin. Adequate length. Such a joy, if you’re in the mood, and I am.
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6/19/2021 - Bouddi26 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dark brooding red colour. Nice rich red fruit nose. Lovely round mouthfeel with a strong tannin based finish. A great example of a well priced Barossa shiraz. Decanted for 30 minutes.
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