2007 Australia Shiraz

The 2007 Descendant is another impressive release of this wine, the colourmaking that immediately apparent; completely black/purple with healthy,vibrant magenta hues.A pure, wild, powerful nose of blackberry and tar is complimented by agentle floral lift of lavender and violets.Full-bodied with great concentration, silky tannins and perfectly judgedextract, this vigorous and suave young wine ...

The 2007 Shiraz has a very fragrant nose; with blueberry and dark cherry fruit characters, floral violet aromas and a background of complex cocoa and spice. The palate starts with lots of dense berry fruit, which is ripe and juicy and yet alsovery fresh, this develops further with savory toasted spices and brioche characters coming through. This is an elegant ...

A vibrant plum red colour, this wine has an elegant nose of spice, pepper and blackberries typical of Shiraz from this region. These flavours continue on the long, full palate where they are complimented by firm, fine tannins and spicy French oak characters. Very appealing to drink now but built to cellar with confidence for at least ten years.

The color is deep magenta with black hues.On the nose, red to black fruit characters ofraspberries and red currantsintermingle with darker cherry likechocolate aromas. Subtle blackpepper and smoky notes, graphiteand scorched earth add complexity.The palate opens gently with refineddefinition, nicely accentuated by asolid core of fruit weight withoutheaviness. The acid balance supportsthe very ...

The color of The Shearer Shiraz is a rich magenta to Spartan red. The nose is of raspberries and boysenberries. There are underlying notes of licorice which become more pronounced the longer the wine is open. Fruit dominates the front of the palate.There's a great relationship between aromatics and flavors that are experienced on the palate. The flavors are a ...

The Henry's Drive Reserve Shiraz is sourced from a single vineyard of exceptional quality. It is a complex wine and exhibits characters of blackberry, Turkish delight and red currant along with spearmint, lifted dark toasted spices and hints of aniseed. The palate has great fruit weight with intense blackberry fruit flavors, clove spice notes, a hint of maple syrup and ...

The deep opaque black inky color suggests abrooding wine, and the spicy licorice and pepper on the nose follow up first impressions well. The low crops from this very difficult year have released a deep and very intense wine, speaking of the region and variety eloquently. This wine is great to enjoy now but will age gracefully for many years. ...

With aromas of plums, rhubarb and ripe blackcurrant on the nose along with chocolate, cinnamon spice, hints of anise and earthy notes this is a complex and intriguing wine.Dark berry fruit is the dominant character on the front palate, and it is dense and brooding through the mid palate. With time in the glass the wine develops more complexity with ...

Dark red. Opulent glaceed fruits nose - saturated blueberry andsatsuma plum elude from a freshly mixed summer berry compote. Stylish cedary oak marries with mixed spices and an element of (Gorgonzola) blue-vein cheese. Aromatically decries Barossa, and Shiraz - but not separately, as per these words! On the palate firm, lively and vibrant. Cola and a flavor sensation not dissimilar ...

Penfolds St Henri is a highly successful and alternative expression of Shiraz and an intriguing counterpoint to Grange. It is unusual among high quality Australian red wines as it does not rely on any new oak. It was created in the early 1950s (first commercial vintage 1957) and gained a new lease of life in the 1990s as its quality ...

The 2007 Killerman's Run Shiraz shows a nose of ripe, bold Shiraz fruits and rich mocha notessupported by the French and American oak. A sweet mid palate of plums and blackberries, softripe, tannins and depth of character create a wine with both power and finesse that showcasesthe appeal of Australian Shiraz - richly fruit driven, balanced and powerful.