Deep dark purple to the edge, nose of casis, plums, leather, tobacco, black pepper. Medium weight, dark plums, sour dark berry fruits, menthol, peppery, bay leaf, nice Medium acid, good balanced wine, structured but not obtrusive tannins. Nice wine. Developing some further bay leaf, cigar and leather notes on the finish. Will be interesting in 5 years as tertiary flavours continue to develop. Not sure I'd give it the full 15 years the label prescribes.
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Aromas of dark berries, black cherries, spice, leather, anisette, tarragon, dusty
Blackberries, black cherry, leather, black pepper, tarragon, hint of cocoa powder,
Medium to high acidity, firm tannins provide structure, but overall a very balanced wine with a full, velvety mouthfeel and lingering flavors.
A lovely and bold Shiraz with a complex nose. Absolutely delicious and I will have to seek it out again. I am so glad this particular bottle made it. It came in a 6 bottle mixed 1/2 case selected by the vendor. Shipped to me in August in Central FL and the first 3 bottles I opened were spoiled. This was a delightful surprise!
Many Australian Shirazes under my belt. This was the first from Grampians. Very nice AUS Shiraz, but this is one of my favorite grapes.
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Huge lastbottle win. This is going to be exceptional in about 10 years but still very accessible today. Well made. Purple! Young! Still a vibrant huge nose of fruit, herbs, earth. Class wrestling with youth. Well made! Enjoyable today but will only mellow and open up!
Bought 6 bottles from last bottle as mid-week drinker but was so impressed decided to lay 3 down for the future. Day 1 had excellent balance between light tannins, acidity and french oak. Not typical Aussie fruit bomb as others have said. Day 2 from decanter still solid. I think I prefer this solo or with light food so as not to overpower the wine. Try next ones 2023-25 when in prime window....?
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I enjoyed this! An under-control Shiraz with nice ripe blackberry and blueberry flavors. Not at all jammy and surprisingly low alcohol for a Shiraz. A very pleasant midweek quaffer.
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3/30/2024 - Scott4227 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Deep dark purple to the edge, nose of casis, plums, leather, tobacco, black pepper. Medium weight, dark plums, sour dark berry fruits, menthol, peppery, bay leaf, nice Medium acid, good balanced wine, structured but not obtrusive tannins. Nice wine. Developing some further bay leaf, cigar and leather notes on the finish. Will be interesting in 5 years as tertiary flavours continue to develop. Not sure I'd give it the full 15 years the label prescribes.
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1/1/2024 - OzDude Likes this wine: 91 Points
this is a great vic shiraz. Spicy, cherries, floral as well. Great nose, great finish. A lot of life left in this one - but this was my last one...
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11/18/2023 - capnfutsal Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistent. Good representation of shiraz and excellent QPR.
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4/28/2023 - capnfutsal Likes this wine: 90 Points
Excellent QPR
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4/26/2022 - goldgarf wrote: 85 Points
Decent shiraz wine, but nothing stood out. A bit jammy.
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12/19/2021 - Rkgreen5 wrote: 94 Points
Excellent. Had it with roasted beef tenderloin and was an outstanding pairing.
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9/30/2021 - Winestache Likes this wine: 92 Points
Outstanding. Think cherries.
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9/6/2021 - Jbolt80 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great QPR
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8/29/2021 - Julie Lampe wrote:
Deep purple in color. Thick slow legs.
Aromas of dark berries, black cherries, spice, leather, anisette, tarragon, dusty
Blackberries, black cherry, leather, black pepper, tarragon, hint of cocoa powder,
Medium to high acidity, firm tannins provide structure, but overall a very balanced wine with a full, velvety mouthfeel and lingering flavors.
A lovely and bold Shiraz with a complex nose. Absolutely delicious and I will have to seek it out again. I am so glad this particular bottle made it. It came in a 6 bottle mixed 1/2 case selected by the vendor. Shipped to me in August in Central FL and the first 3 bottles I opened were spoiled. This was a delightful surprise!
Many Australian Shirazes under my belt. This was the first from Grampians. Very nice AUS Shiraz, but this is one of my favorite grapes.
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4/2/2021 - jordanj Likes this wine: 92 Points
Huge lastbottle win. This is going to be exceptional in about 10 years but still very accessible today. Well made. Purple! Young! Still a vibrant huge nose of fruit, herbs, earth. Class wrestling with youth. Well made! Enjoyable today but will only mellow and open up!
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3/28/2021 - Wine Lover 1964 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bought 6 bottles from last bottle as mid-week drinker but was so impressed decided to lay 3 down for the future. Day 1 had excellent balance between light tannins, acidity and french oak. Not typical Aussie fruit bomb as others have said. Day 2 from decanter still solid. I think I prefer this solo or with light food so as not to overpower the wine. Try next ones 2023-25 when in prime window....?
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11/16/2020 - mreinitz wrote: 90 Points
I enjoyed this! An under-control Shiraz with nice ripe blackberry and blueberry flavors. Not at all jammy and surprisingly low alcohol for a Shiraz. A very pleasant midweek quaffer.
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