Primitivo Shiraz 2017 – Black Market Deal #37998
- Rich, full-bodied
- Barossa
What do you get when you blend big bold Barossa shiraz with big bold Barossa primitivo? Surprise, surprise! You get a big bold Barossa blend. And a rich red like this needs some time in barrel. How about 18 months in a combination of French and American oak? That cedary backbone lifts up the dark berry fruit, plum and spice of the wine. So if you’re into all that the Barossa can jam pack into a bottle, then this is your jam.
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Specs
- Region
- Barossa
- Vintage
- 2017
- Cellaring
- 2029
- Preservatives
- Sulphites
- Alcohol by Vol.
- 15.5%
- Closure
- Screwcap
- Bottle Vol
- 750mL
- Blend Info
- 77.5% Primitivo, 22.5% Shiraz
- Serving Temp.
- 14°C
Region
Barossa
Confusingly, the Barossa Zone (aka 'Barossa') encompasses the Eden and Barossa Valley regions (the word 'Valley' being the key differentiator). If you don't want all your eggs in one basket, or all your shiraz from one region, this is one solid way to get some complexity of layers (of course, it's not all about shiraz - ha! Yes it is). Despite being about the same area, Eden Valley only has about 20% of the area under vine that its more famous neighbour manages. But it's no surprise that you'll find many of the big and boutique players sourcing their most expensive wines from a little higher than the Barossa Valley floor. So if you see a wine labelled as 'Barossa', you might just be looking at something that extra bit special.