2005 Shiraz Savitar
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Very ripe and round with exceptional fruit intensity and a rather intriguingly tarry finish. Surely essence of McLaren Vale Shiraz. (JR)
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Named after a mythical monster, the 2005 Shiraz Savitar emerges from rocky, low vigor soils, and was aged for 16 months in primarily new French oak barrels. Dazzling aromas of acacia flowers, blueberries, crushed rocks, graphite, licorice, and espresso roast emerge from this tightly knit but intense, fleshy, rich effort. Its multilayered palate, huge body, sweet tannin, and “monster” finish suggest this brilliant wine will be drinkable between 2008 and 2020. It is a superb example of McLaren Vale Shiraz. Importer: Vintus LLC, Pleasantville, NY; tel. (914) 769-3000