Community Tasting Note
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Wozza Likes this wine: 93 points
May 9, 2016 - This is very French, and a 93+/100 (3.9/5.0) from me. This Shiraz hails from McLaren Vale, but it tastes like its from Rhone! This Nick Halesgrove wine is matured in American and French Oak for 26 months (20% new, 80% seasoned). Halliday gave it 93, noting in March 2015 that it needed "time for the various components to get to know one another".
That seems to have happened, as sweet blackberries and plums juxtapose against savoury rosemary, sage, lavender, peppermint and black pepper notes on the bright nose and medium-bodied palate. No great length, but very drinkable.
At just under $20 from VinoMofo ($50 Cellar Door) it's a great buy. I'll space the other 5 over the next 4 years and see if they develop any further. They are certainly in their drinking window now.1,951 views
2 Comments
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red.red.vino commented:
5/13/16, 3:21 PM - I think you mean Rhone ;)
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Wozza commented:
5/13/16, 11:01 PM - Yes! I've changed the TN. Thanks RRV. Much appreciated.