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RSW McLaren Vale Shiraz

9.357 ratings
9.414 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, 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
Scott Rowe

Interesting to try this in its infancy. Everything is there for a long life.

Interesting to try this in its infancy. Everything is there for a long life.

Sep 29th, 2017
Matthew Phillips

Tannins, leather, spice. Not as fruit driven as I'd expect. Excellent balance. Probably a keeper.

Tannins, leather, spice. Not as fruit driven as I'd expect. Excellent balance. Probably a keeper.

1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2014
Simon Gilligan

Absolutely love it

Absolutely love it

1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2014
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

It is their flagship wine and comes from 40-70 year old vines and sits in French oak 15 months. Nose of; perfumed violets & Lavender, blueberries, blackberries, black plums and black licorice. This is clearly heavily selected fruit as it's beautifully ripe; blackberries, blueberries, black plum, black raspberries and raspberries pull up the rear as it sit on the palate awhile. The tannins are more elegant & softer. Black cherry cola, anise, dry stone, menthol, spices are softer...less heat. Cloves, nutmeg, dark chocolate, soft minerals& good acidity. Very polished finish that is ripe with just a bit of soft supple tannins. Photo of the main tasting bar.

It is their flagship wine and comes from 40-70 year old vines and sits in French oak 15 months. Nose of; perfumed violets & Lavender, blueberries, blackberries, black plums and black licorice. This is clearly heavily selected fruit as it's beautifully ripe; blackberries, blueberries, black plum, black raspberries and raspberries pull up the rear as it sit on the palate awhile. The tannins are more elegant & softer. Black cherry cola, anise, dry stone, menthol, spices are softer...less heat. Cloves, nutmeg, dark chocolate, soft minerals& good acidity. Very polished finish that is ripe with just a bit of soft supple tannins. Photo of the main tasting bar.

Apr 10th, 2017
Doc Jay

Gigantic. Dark. Tannic. Young. Maybe in 10 years.

Gigantic. Dark. Tannic. Young. Maybe in 10 years.

Feb 6th, 2016
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.8

Awesome

Awesome

Nov 2nd, 2014
Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

9.8

Beautiful wine , long . Liquorice

Beautiful wine , long . Liquorice

Sep 17th, 2014
Keith Watson

Vintage Cellars - Australia

Vintage Cellars - Australia

Dec 18th, 2022
Jeroen Koenen

Magnificent deep and dark fruited palate of perfectly ripe brambles and cassis. There’s a very subtle sense of sweetness, which is beautifully balanced by glorious savory nuances like dark spices, ink, asphalt, grilled herbs and meat, roasted nuts and Havana’s as well.... wow!
Due to the soft, resolving tannines and perfectly embedded and carefully judged acidity this wine never gets flabby, sticky or jammy, but leaves me longing for the next sip and a heartwarming feel of luxury.
So glad I waited a little longer on this one.

Magnificent deep and dark fruited palate of perfectly ripe brambles and cassis. There’s a very subtle sense of sweetness, which is beautifully balanced by glorious savory nuances like dark spices, ink, asphalt, grilled herbs and meat, roasted nuts and Havana’s as well.... wow!
Due to the soft, resolving tannines and perfectly embedded and carefully judged acidity this wine never gets flabby, sticky or jammy, but leaves me longing for the next sip and a heartwarming feel of luxury.
So glad I waited a little longer on this one.

Mar 16th, 2021
Stuart Gregor

Delicious still holding together under cork

Delicious still holding together under cork

May 1st, 2020