Tyrrell's Wines
Hunter Valley Shiraz
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
This note marks the halfway point for my Aussie Shiraz and food matching adventure. Thanks to Wine Selectors I'm working my way through their exclusive 'Australian Shiraz Showcase' from the Australia's First Families of Wine. You can read more about this on the blog: travellingcorkscrew.com.au/blog/australias-first-families-of-wine
I've never really considered matching curry with Shiraz before, but this combo was awesome!! I made a Southern Pepper Curry from The Spice Tailor's curry 🍛 kits from my local Coles with some black rice and naan on the side. The dish and wine were a match made in heaven!
This 2015 Tyrrell's Shiraz hails from the Hunter Valley. It's matured in large old oak barrels so the fruit is highlighted and I think it's this not overly oaked style of Shiraz that worked so well with the curry.
It's a pretty ruby-red shade on the eye. Notes of black pepper, raspberry liquorice, blueberries and a hint of vegetal (Brussel sprouts according to Mr. Spittoon) came through on the nose. In the mouth it's super smooth and easy drinking with wonderful fruit acidity and light tannins. A definite winner on the palate while cooking and eating curry!
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #sample #tcweekdaywine #tctastingnotes
This note marks the halfway point for my Aussie Shiraz and food matching adventure. Thanks to Wine Selectors I'm working my way through their exclusive 'Australian Shiraz Showcase' from the Australia's First Families of Wine. You can read more about this on the blog: travellingcorkscrew.com.au/blog/australias-first-families-of-wine
I've never really considered matching curry with Shiraz before, but this combo was awesome!! I made a Southern Pepper Curry from The Spice Tailor's curry 🍛 kits from my local Coles with some black rice and naan on the side. The dish and wine were a match made in heaven!
This 2015 Tyrrell's Shiraz hails from the Hunter Valley. It's matured in large old oak barrels so the fruit is highlighted and I think it's this not overly oaked style of Shiraz that worked so well with the curry.
It's a pretty ruby-red shade on the eye. Notes of black pepper, raspberry liquorice, blueberries and a hint of vegetal (Brussel sprouts according to Mr. Spittoon) came through on the nose. In the mouth it's super smooth and easy drinking with wonderful fruit acidity and light tannins. A definite winner on the palate while cooking and eating curry!
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #sample #tcweekdaywine #tctastingnotes
