Winemaker Notes
The Black Shiraz is a bold example of Australian Shiraz with deep color and aromas of blackberry and plum over toasty vanillin and spicy oak. The palate is full flavored and intense with rich plum, blueberry and mocha notes. The tannins are ripe and dense giving great structure and length to the palate.
Enjoy with Beef Eye Fillet and Roasted Vegetables.
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Tasting Panel
The potent, zesty nose is smoothed by concentrated and juicy notes of plum, currant, and black cherry. This well-balanced wine bursts with characteristic Aussie spice and fruit at an amazing price.
Marked by an unmistakable deep purple hue and savory aromatics, Syrah makes an intense, powerful and often age-worthy red. Native to the Northern Rhône, Syrah achieves its maximum potential in the steep village of Hermitage and plays an important component in the Red Rhône Blends of the south, adding color and structure to Grenache and Mourvèdre. Syrah is the most widely planted grape of Australia and is important in California and Washington. Sommelier Secret—Such a synergy these three create together, the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre trio often takes on the shorthand term, “GSM.”
Covering a long strip of southeastern coastline in South Australia, the Limestone Coast growing region has a moderately cool climate and includes the subregions of Coonawarra, Mount Benson, Mount Gambier, Padthaway, Robe and Wrattonbully.
Its warm northern and inland areas are recognized for high quality, full-bodied Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. The much cooler Mount Gambier, to the extreme south, is well-suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.