Red 2007 Shiraz

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 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. ...

On the nose, plush blueberry and plum with just a hint of characteristically regional pepperand spice notes with subtle oak characters which impart a sweet, vanilla note. A dense yetsupple, harmonious wine palate. Lovely plush tannins, rounded texture with bright plummy,cherry fruit flavors and a clean finish with hallmark spicy lingering flavors.

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 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 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 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 ...

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 ...

Deep rich red in color: the nose is typical of Barossa Shiraz, showing dark plums and chocolate, withattractive sweet cedar notes and a hint of black pepper. The palate has a good depth of dark berryflavors with a touch of savory fruits and a good tannin structure in harmonious balance to the fruit.This wine will continue to give drinking delight ...

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 ...