2013 Adelaide Hills Shiraz
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Vivid crimson; the fragrant array of black cherry, blackberry, spice and cracked pepper aromas feed into the beautifully textured and proportioned palate, where silky tannins provide perfect support and mouthfeel. A top notch successor to the acclaimed '12.
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
James Halliday
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A distinct evolution has happened around this wine with a more fragrant, spicy, lithe and lively style taking shape here. Smells of ripe red and dark cherries, cassis, blackberry and plum fruits abound with plenty of spice and gently toasty oak. There's a distinctive graphite-like edge, and whole bunches shine through. The palate has immense depth and flavorsome reach with very neatly articulated, even and fine tannins. The core has plum and blackberry flavor, with a long, juicy and fresh finish. A step in the more modern, upbeat and delicious direction for this wine.
Dark crimson. Intense and savoury – very appetising. Sweet start with a hint of saltiness but savoury and complete. More than a hint of a very good St-Joseph. Rewarding finish.
Bright purple. Heady aromas of fresh black and blue fruits, candied violet and black pepper, with a hint of incense in the background. Supple and broad in the mouth, offering gently sweet boysenberry and floral pastille flavors and a touch of cola. Closes with supple tannins and excellent persistence, leaving sappy dark fruit, smoke and spicecake notes behind.