Lieu Dit Malakoff Pyrenees Shiraz

Juicy black fruit with a savory bacon core, texture up the wazoo man, good juice.

2007

Drank 4/29/18 with grilled strip steaks, potatoes and onions, and garlic green beans. Still a nice example of the varietal. Definitely worth it.

Nicely balanced wine with a beautiful dark red color. Fruits are not overwhelming but delightful and a mouthful. Finish is long and clean that just keeps you smiling. Unlike some Shiraz this one has some nice tannins which should keep the other bottles in my cellar for a while to enjoy with friends!

This 2007 has been cellared for about 10 years and it’s near its peak. Dark deep red in color on the cork and ready to enjoy. Heavy fruit scent on the nose with a complex layered raspberryesque taste mixed with a cornucopia of summer fruit flavors on the palate. Highly recommended at any vintage, as I also have some 2009’s that are very very good.

2011

Tried a bottle almost a year ago and was "underwhelmed". Nod here we are again a little disappointed again. It's acidic , peppery and in my humble opinion just doesn't deliver the impact that an Aussie Shiraz in this price category "OWES" to the drinker.

Leather, wood, a little sharp.

Black olive, blue fruit on the nose. Earthy, lots of tannins.

Exciting nose of fruit and mint. Strange on the palate, like paint or varnish.