Ben Riggs, winemaker extraordinaire, made this from grapes sourced from McLaren Vale with some coming from the original Thomas Goss Vineyard established in 1849.
Ben recommends this wine be best enjoyed over the next 7 years- that puts it 7 years ago in 2017- see back label. I think he was a little conservative.
This is holding up so well it is ridiculous- rich blackberries and ripe dark cherries dominate the nose with just a hint of vanilla and plum. The palate is rich and lavish, with impressive layers of blackberry jam, dark cherries, and plum, with secondary notes of chocolate, vanilla, black raspberries with just a smattering of blueberries and spices- mainly white pepper.
Soft velvety mouthfeel with excellent balance with deceptive depth and complexity. This drinks way beyond its original price tag of around $12 and 90 pt rating. This could just be the best value Shiraz out of McLaren Vale in decades. Tannins are evident but in balance with just a hint of sweetness on the middle palate.
This absolutely over delivers, good luck finding a bottle but if you do- cheers and enjoy, and please let me know what you think.
Pairings should include red meat, red meat, and red meat, in whatever dish you enjoy most. From the grill, pasta, and pizza would work well.
Cellar time, somewhere in the range of 3-5 years.
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