Ben Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz 2015 South Australia Barossa Valley
Ben Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz 2015 South Australia Barossa ValleyWinemaker Ben Glaetzer continues to fashion big, bold Barossa Valley Shiraz. The 2015 Amon Ra Shiraz is another in a long line of muscular wines that manage to offer complexity, power and a surprising degree of elegance. Charred beef, black olives and espresso notes meet blackberries and cassis on the nose and palate, delivering near-tidal waves of flavor and personality. Fullbodied, intense and velvety, it should age well for at least a decade, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see it still drinking well past 2030.
Bonnefond Syrah 2012 France
Bonnefond Syrah 2012 France
Cape Barren Native Goose Shiraz 2018 South Australia McLaren Vale
Cape Barren Native Goose Shiraz 2018 South Australia McLaren ValeCape Barren Native Goose Shiraz 2018 is dominated by alluring aromas of plum, black olive and tarriness. Add in nuances of spice and dark chocolate, and it immediately excites. These characters follow through to the palate to show rich texture, round and full velvety…
Castelli Estate Shiraz 2016 Western Australia Great Southern
Castelli Estate Shiraz 2016 Western Australia Great SouthernCastelli Shiraz 2016 is a classic example of Great Southern Shiraz . Aromas of
blackberries, mulberries, plum pudding and intense spices with hints of star anise and chocolate fudge. The full-bodied palate builds to a crescendo before finishing with sweet, rounded tannins that are perfectly integrated with savoury French oak. The intensity of flavour and complex structural components in the wine can only be achieved from fully ripened Cool Climate fruit. This wine will be able to be confidently cellared over the next 7-10 years.
Charles Melton The Kirche Shiraz Cab 2016 South Australia Barossa Valley
Charles Melton The Kirche Shiraz Cab 2016 South Australia Barossa ValleyCharles Melton The Kirche Shiraz Cab 2016 is our homage to the great Australian Shiraz/Cabernet style.
A beautifully aromatic wine, with the blackberry/briar Cabernet perfumes giving a real interest on the nose and also adding a degree of balancing finesse to the Shiraz components’ richness and weight. Some rounded tannic grip augers well for the longevity of this wine, with a lovely gentle, but apparent cut of acidity giving the wine some real vibrancy.
Chateau De Campuget 1753 Syrah 2015 France
Chateau De Campuget 1753 Syrah 2015 France
Cirillo Shiraz 2017 South Australia Barossa Valley
Cirillo Shiraz 2017 South Australia Barossa ValleyCirillo Shiraz 2017 – made with grapes sourced from high altitude vines from Steingarten on the border of Barossa and Eden Valley ranges.
With open fermentation, natural yeast , basket pressed and then matured in seasoned French and American oak for 12 months.
The colour is dark, ink-like in appearance. It displays earthy spice driven aromas, with hints of berry fruits. Soft and delicate on the palate, typical of shiraz from this region.
It carries mid-palate weight, with a lengthy finish that lingers in the mouth for some time. This wine can be enjoyed now or over the next decade or two.
Craiglee Shiraz 2014 Victoria Sunbury
Craiglee Shiraz 2014 Victoria SunburyViolet, black pepper, blackberry, meat and spice, almost into liquorice. Full bodied, tobacco and savoury stuff, perhaps a touch clunky right now, but brighter feel in the mouth with raspberry and spices, and good long finish. Almost ropey tannin here, and it feels very much a vin de garde. Very good, but wait. Tasted: Nov 17; Alcohol: 13.5%; Price: $70.00; Closure: Screwcap; Drink: 2022-2038; Rated: 95 Points; Gary Walsh; The Wine Front
This is a classic fragrant, peppery, medium-bodied Craiglee shiraz. Oak is tucked out of view. It’s tight, firm and texturally refined in the mouth, with beautiful balance and style. An elegant shiraz whose track-record indicates it will drink well over many years. Food: drink with peppered steak. Closure: Screwcap; Drink: Now to 25 years; Ranked #1 of 40 2014 Shiraz from Port Phillip; Rating: 96 Points & Wine of the Week; Huon Hooke; The Real Review
D’Alessandro Borgo Syrah 2012 Italy
D’Alessandro Borgo Syrah 2012 ItalyD’Alessandro Borgo Syrah 2012 Italy
Inviting aromas of blue flowers, blackberry and pine forest make an attractive introduction to this friendly wine. The firm but easy-drinking palate doles out juicy black cherry, crushed plum and ground pepper alongside velvety tannins, creating a poised and enjoyable wine.
