This organic and biodynamic product is made with 100% Shiraz from four different vineyards, aging took place in a combination of new and old French and American oak, alcohol comes in at 14%.
This wine opened up with aromas of black cherry/plum fruit, bittersweet chocolate, cedar, black currants and peppery notes. On the mouthfeel, full bodied with a rich and creamy texture, ripe fruit concentration, low acidity and grainy tannins. This finish is long with flavors of black fruit, exotic spices and espresso notes lingering. At this stage, this Shiraz needs grilled steak on the barbie to really shine but there is enough 'stuffing" here (fruit concentration, structure and tannins) that it should acquire some elegance over the next 3-4 years. Very good value, score 89 points.
Purchased August 17, 2013 LCBO Vintages New Release (327403) at $17.95
This wine opened up with aromas of black cherry/plum fruit, bittersweet chocolate, cedar, black currants and peppery notes. On the mouthfeel, full bodied with a rich and creamy texture, ripe fruit concentration, low acidity and grainy tannins. This finish is long with flavors of black fruit, exotic spices and espresso notes lingering. At this stage, this Shiraz needs grilled steak on the barbie to really shine but there is enough 'stuffing" here (fruit concentration, structure and tannins) that it should acquire some elegance over the next 3-4 years. Very good value, score 89 points.
Purchased August 17, 2013 LCBO Vintages New Release (327403) at $17.95
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