MOFO SECRET DEAL Flagship Adelaide Hills Shiraz Blend 2005
- Shiraz Blend
- Adelaide Hills
The flagship red from a very good 5 star Adelaide Hills producer, at a MOFO SUPERDEAL PRICE - over 65% off, which means you get a 93pt $60 cool climate masterpiece for just $19.50. Wow.
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Vinomofo is turning wine buying into an adventure. We like to keep things interesting here at the âFo so if youâre up for breathtaking excitement and big surprises this is right up your alley. Big wine, big discount and a big secret. Not to mention the big challenge you must complete before getting your mitts on a bottleâŠ
It starts with the drive home. Wondering, hoping, aching to find that Australia Post delivery docket wedged into the grill of your front door.Â
Will it be there? Youâve closely monitored the dispatch and delivery tracking emails over the past few days. It should be there. You donât want to get your hopes up but... you canât stop thinking about it. Youâve already planned dinner and the slow cooker has been simmering away all day.
You make it home and cautiously sneak an early glance. ITâS THERE! You check your watch, 4:45pm. In a spit-second you weigh up the options. Wait until tomorrow and suffer another 24hrs of agonising anticipation or make a desperate dash to the post office hoping to sneak in before the 5pm deadline.Â
Make it and itâs all gravy, youâll be decanting and drinking by dinnertime. Youâve gotta give it a shot. All or nothing.
The adrenaline rush of this epic quest is intoxicating but on your way to the post office, doubts creep in to test your mettle. Will there be a park? Will I get there before they close?Â
Did I bring my ID? You gather composure and refocus, thereâs too much at stake.
This is the challenge that defines the character of a true Mofo.Â
How will it end? Will you make it? They say itâs all about the journey. âTheyâ clearly havenât tasted this wine. The journey is only the beginning of this vinous adventure.
Your reward is a Shiraz Cab Merlot blend with a full-blown palate party featuring blackberry, cherries and rhubarb. It's such an intense, rich drinking experience especially with that coffee, spice and oak in the mix. This is very, very special wine and a worthy trophy for even the most dangerous of search and rescue missions.
Will it be yours? We reckon youâve got what it takes.Â
Go on champion! Glory awaits.
Itâs cool, we get it, you want to know absolutely everything about this wine. Well here you go, go nuts.
Specs
- Region
- Adelaide Hills
- Vintage
- 2005
- Cellaring
- 2020
- Preservatives
- â
- Alcohol by Vol.
- 14.0%
- Closure
- Screwcap
- Bottle Vol
- 750mL
- Blend Info
- â
- Serving Temp.
- â
Tasting
From the producer
JD's thoughts... "Great fruit intensity with lovely supporting oak. Coffee, spice and cocoa. The palate has a punch of rhubarb and coffee. Nothing shy about this delicious complex wine. Yum."
Producer
Chain of Ponds
Chain of Ponds was established in 1985 in a unique site in Gumeracha, in the North of the Adelaide Hills. Theyâve maintained a dark horse status in the industry for far too long, as they produce some of the countryâs best value Sauvignon Blanc and Barbera, along with flagship cool climate reds in meaty guises atypical for the region.
Region
Adelaide Hills
Don't kid yourselves, the Adelaide Hills are bigger and much more diverse than they seem. It stretches over 80km from the Barossa Valley in the North to McLaren Vale in the South. The area is so variable that small pockets such as Piccadilly and Longwood can only ripen marginal such as Chardonnay or Pinot Noir, whereas other specific areas are perfect for peppery Shiraz and ballsy Cabernet. A healthy mix of experienced hands and young hipsters ensure the region stays at the cutting edge of the industry. Natural wines, and new European varieties including Nebbiolo and Gruner Veltliner are some of the more recent highlights to keep an eye out for.