Vintage: 2005
Type: Shiraz
Country: Australia – Yarra Valley
An excellent vintage from an excellent vineyard. It’s made from 22 year old vines in the Coldstream area of the Valley. It has been aged in French oak, and you can tell on the nose. The Shiraz has a spicy pepper undertone coupled with strong berries for a medium-bodied wine. This wine will cellar well and is not too expensive.
Here is my technical analysis:
Appearance:
Clear, deep Garnet.
Nose:
Pronounced. Aroma characteristics of strawberries, dark cherry, sweet spice and vanilla.
Palate:
Medium-bodied, high acidity, medium tannin. Flavour characteristics match the aromas. Slightly creamy or buttery. Medium to long finish.
Conclusion:
Very Good.