I tasted this one a few times. Enjoyed it quite a bit when I first had it this winter (2007) so bought a couple more bottles. So last night had a bottle that had been in our cellar for 6 monts or so.
Original notes
This shiraz had a deep purple hue, giving the look of a dense wine. I got a heady bouquet of violets; a whiff of spring despite being the heart of winter. My first taste I picked up tones of vanilla, and noted the smooth, velvety finish. Sipping a bit more, I was struck by the BIG FRUIT taste of this wine. The fruit taste was so powerful it was a bit hard to place what fruit I was tasting, berry I suppose. Served with beef brisket.
Recent tasting
Still had a bouquet of violets but more subtle. Interestingly, the initial taste was rough around the edges, like a wine that needs to age more. It did open up after breathing bi, and the berry fruit flavor came through. But it was definitely smoother the first time. Not sure if this wine was just meant to be drunk young or if the storage conditions in my basement aren't good; going to need to check on that.
Price: $18
QPR: good
Pair with: beef or grilled chicken
Region: Austrailia
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