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• mjwstickings Likes this wine: 90 points

  February 7, 2022 - From the oldest winery (according to the label) in Western Australia's Great Southern region (the country's largest wine region), this is a new world Shiraz that's way more old than new, way more like a Rhône Syrah than a characteristically, stereotypically overblown Aussie Shiraz. In fact, this is yet more proof that the old stereotype doesn't match reality in the interesting world of Aussie Shiraz. It shows lovely fruit notes of red and black berries, carried along by a wave of fresh, zesty acidity, but, like characteristic Rhône Syrah, there's also an abundance of black pepper, leading the way right upon opening and providing a strong spicy character throughout, as well as ample herbal, garrigue notes, including licorice and lavender, then a touch of bitterness with mildly drying tannins on the finish. Solidly in its prime now, it's a superb value at $20 in Ontario and an excellent varietal expression, if just a bit thin and lacking depth overall. 89-90.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2017
• Type Red
• Producer Plantagenet
• Varietal Shiraz
• Designation Three Lions
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Australia
• Region Western Australia
• SubRegion South West Australia
• Appellation Great Southern
• UPC Code 9319002011381

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• In Cellars 43 (52%)
• Consumed 39 (48%)

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