This wine is sourced from the "Heathcote" vineyard in Victoria (while the winery itself is located 2 hours north of Sydney in Pokolbin. 18 months in French oak barriques (20% new.)
Color: Deep Ruby
Nose: Medium- intensity, notes of red cherries, red plums, white pepper, cocoa powder, light eucalyptus and acacia bark
Palate: Medium intensity, medium+ alcohol, medium- tannins, high acid, red fruits and light pepperiness confirmed, eucalyptus and acadia bark more prominent along with some dungy leafiness
Finish: Medium length with fruit, light oak and earthy notes
Overall for a $25 AUD Shiraz it actually does a pretty solid job, even better that I got this on special for just under $20 AUD. I kinda wish the fruit was a bit more plump and round and the pepper was more prominent but for an inexpensive Shiraz it does the job just fine.
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1/30/2024 - kostaslonis Likes this wine:
Australia Trade Tasting (Lindley Hall, Royal Horticultural Halls): Welcoming, fragrant, ripe black fruit, palate elegant, juicy, easy, black fruit, med body and finish
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5/25/2023 - ggtirevite wrote: 92 Points
Excellent fruit, low tannins; bought in Australia but would buy again if available in the US
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1/24/2023 - kostaslonis wrote:
Austalia Trade Tasting (Lindley Hall, Royal Horticultural Halls): Heavier oak notes, rich, black fruit and fine oak frame, beautiful fruit no sign of overipe or dried notes, elegant
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1/9/2023 - TWSMike Likes this wine: 87 Points
This wine is sourced from the "Heathcote" vineyard in Victoria (while the winery itself is located 2 hours north of Sydney in Pokolbin. 18 months in French oak barriques (20% new.)
Color: Deep Ruby
Nose: Medium- intensity, notes of red cherries, red plums, white pepper, cocoa powder, light eucalyptus and acacia bark
Palate: Medium intensity, medium+ alcohol, medium- tannins, high acid, red fruits and light pepperiness confirmed, eucalyptus and acadia bark more prominent along with some dungy leafiness
Finish: Medium length with fruit, light oak and earthy notes
Overall for a $25 AUD Shiraz it actually does a pretty solid job, even better that I got this on special for just under $20 AUD. I kinda wish the fruit was a bit more plump and round and the pepper was more prominent but for an inexpensive Shiraz it does the job just fine.
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9/6/2022 - Double-A wrote: 88 Points
Blackberry, cherry fruit with hemp resin, floral and tar notes. Fruity, lively palate with a cushy, spiced finish.
3.5/5
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