Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
Before the ill-fated 08' Dom incident. A bottle from the in-law's cellar and as I understand, locally procured... So colour me surprised when it poured out without even the slighest a tinge of brown. Perhaps there's hope after all for wines available in my hometown... Or perhaps I just struck gold in a sea of heat-damaged, light-struck wines... Or perhaps it's the golden combination of a "million-litre" production sulphur regime and Stelvin-sealed bottling. Whatever the case is, this was a rather pleasant experience - soft, mellowed out Shiraz fruits with heaps of pepper and meat. Not overly complex, but hits all the right notes.
Before the ill-fated 08' Dom incident. A bottle from the in-law's cellar and as I understand, locally procured... So colour me surprised when it poured out without even the slighest a tinge of brown. Perhaps there's hope after all for wines available in my hometown... Or perhaps I just struck gold in a sea of heat-damaged, light-struck wines... Or perhaps it's the golden combination of a "million-litre" production sulphur regime and Stelvin-sealed bottling. Whatever the case is, this was a rather pleasant experience - soft, mellowed out Shiraz fruits with heaps of pepper and meat. Not overly complex, but hits all the right notes.
Dec 13th, 2020
A solid Aussie Shiraz at a great price point. Perfect with lamb loin chops.
A solid Aussie Shiraz at a great price point. Perfect with lamb loin chops.
1 person found it helpfulSep 28th, 2015
Took a few hrs, but this got good. 2012
Took a few hrs, but this got good. 2012
1 person found it helpfulAug 6th, 2015
From Western Australia, this deep red wine had gentle fruit aromas with some pungent spice. Red berry and cherry flavors, simple yet with an edge of complexity. Tannins were firm with vanilla and cinnamon lingering on finish. Good value.
From Western Australia, this deep red wine had gentle fruit aromas with some pungent spice. Red berry and cherry flavors, simple yet with an edge of complexity. Tannins were firm with vanilla and cinnamon lingering on finish. Good value.
May 1st, 2016
Having a very big loving Shiraz moment.
Having a very big loving Shiraz moment.
May 25th, 2014Not the big jammy Shiraz I was looking for, but not bad. The nose consists of dark chocolate, blackberry, black cherry, burnt toffee and a whiff of menthol and tobacco. The palette delivers the fruit first, but it feels like cool climate fruit. A touch of rhubarb adds a bit of bitterness, while dusty earth and dried currants close things out. A robust 15% alcohol is barely noticeable. A well rounded affair.
Not the big jammy Shiraz I was looking for, but not bad. The nose consists of dark chocolate, blackberry, black cherry, burnt toffee and a whiff of menthol and tobacco. The palette delivers the fruit first, but it feels like cool climate fruit. A touch of rhubarb adds a bit of bitterness, while dusty earth and dried currants close things out. A robust 15% alcohol is barely noticeable. A well rounded affair.
Mar 1st, 2018
Very smooth, delicate wine! High quality for a reasonable price!
Very smooth, delicate wine! High quality for a reasonable price!
Feb 17th, 2016
