The Colonial Estate

Explorateur Old Vine Shiraz

8.913 ratings
9.02 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Dark Ruby - almost black. Meaty black olive notes with ultra ripe plum and other black fruits. Full bodied. Oak has integrated. Better than I expected. No point in further cellaring.

Dark Ruby - almost black. Meaty black olive notes with ultra ripe plum and other black fruits. Full bodied. Oak has integrated. Better than I expected. No point in further cellaring.

Sep 16th, 2021
Max Gottesfeld

2 days later the oak dropped off and then it got really good.

2 days later the oak dropped off and then it got really good.

2 people found it helpfulJan 20th, 2014
Deiniol ap Dafydd

Bright Barossa fruit but very balanced even though 14.5. Old vine & old world style, classically fermented, 22 month oak, unfiltered giving richness & elegance

Bright Barossa fruit but very balanced even though 14.5. Old vine & old world style, classically fermented, 22 month oak, unfiltered giving richness & elegance

Feb 2nd, 2020
Thomas Epps

Even better on day 2...

Even better on day 2...

Dec 28th, 2016
Sally Chamberlain

Smooth

Nov 5th, 2014
Cristin C

Unfiltered, old vine Shiraz . Deep , dark fruit and spice with a balanced finish.

Unfiltered, old vine Shiraz . Deep , dark fruit and spice with a balanced finish.

Mar 9th, 2014
Sophie Gordon-Craig

Jam savoury

Jam savoury

Feb 28th, 2014
Erin Vickers

Erin had this a year ago

Erin had this a year ago

Feb 25th, 2023
Zoe Ziejka

Zoe had this 10 years ago

Zoe had this 10 years ago

Jul 24th, 2014
David Kaye

David had this 10 years ago

David had this 10 years ago

Jun 8th, 2014