Barossa, South Australia, Australia
First impressions immediately after opening... like getting smashed in the mouth. The smooth entry gives way to a harsh mid palate full of dark, stewing fruits and a clobbering of alcohol. Second sip I know what I'm in for, but can't say it's a pleasant sensation. 7.8 today. Will give it time in the glass and revisit... Day 2: 24 hours open and it's relaxed immensely. No longer brutal through the mid palate; instead it's a rich mix of juicy, chewy blue and black fruit with some oak sweetness. Coats the mouth. Good drinking today! 8.7 Day 3: It's had 48 hours and its drinking nicely now, but showing early signs of oxidation. Super smooth now. Drink it between 24 and 48 hours and you'll be rewarded. Day 4: It's still holding up, surprisingly. Still chewy.
First impressions immediately after opening... like getting smashed in the mouth. The smooth entry gives way to a harsh mid palate full of dark, stewing fruits and a clobbering of alcohol. Second sip I know what I'm in for, but can't say it's a pleasant sensation. 7.8 today. Will give it time in the glass and revisit... Day 2: 24 hours open and it's relaxed immensely. No longer brutal through the mid palate; instead it's a rich mix of juicy, chewy blue and black fruit with some oak sweetness. Coats the mouth. Good drinking today! 8.7 Day 3: It's had 48 hours and its drinking nicely now, but showing early signs of oxidation. Super smooth now. Drink it between 24 and 48 hours and you'll be rewarded. Day 4: It's still holding up, surprisingly. Still chewy.
Sep 6th, 2017A classic gutsy Barossa Shiraz which is strong on blackberry.
A classic gutsy Barossa Shiraz which is strong on blackberry.
Oct 2nd, 2014
Nice Shiraz, easy to drink, not huge oak but okay
Nice Shiraz, easy to drink, not huge oak but okay
Jun 4th, 2013
