Tortoise Creek Shiraz 2007
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A well-balanced Shiraz displaying a deep purple-red color. Blueberries and cherries can be found on the nose with a full, round palate and a peppery finish. Enjoy with barbecued chicken, ribs, stews, red meats and hard cheeses.
The grapes were grown at the estates of Domaine Castan in Cazouls les Béziers and Domaine Clotte Fontane in Salinelles, both located in Gard.
"The 2007 Shiraz (contrary to what the spelling of that name might lead you to expect) is sourced from Saint-Chinian in the Languedoc. Its nose features black cherry jam, along with faint suggestions of smoke and crushed stone often associated with this region. Soft in texture, its pure simplicity of lightly-cooked black fruit suggests a hint of sweetness." Robert Parker's
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Tortoise Creek was created by Mel and Janie master, a British couple who have lived most of their lives in the wine business in both France and California. “Tortoise Creek” comes from the translation of the name of the couple's home in Provence named "Le Riseau de Tortue" after the Tortoises who flourished in the creek alongside their vineyard.
The concept with Tortoise Creek is to work with small farmers in California who focus on sustainable farming. Tortoise Creek is handcrafted, small-batch wines selected and blended from growers who understand this philosophy. In 2008, Mel and Janie Master joined forces with the Sager family who own the national importing company, Winesellers, Ltd., and together they have extended the range to consists of top quality Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc. They are all blended to create the best possible representation of the varietal and offer remarkable value.