Shiraz 2017 – Black Market Deal #37648
- Rich, full-bodied
- McLaren Vale
I’m sensing a legendary mofo deal coming on... Australia’s favourite grape, shiraz, from a leading region, McLaren Vale, loaded with points and ready to drink!
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Yep - a legendary deal it is! This is a stunning example of Vale shiraz, made from a single vineyard of old vines and given all the right treatment to create a plush and satisfying style. It was picked perfectly ripe, fermented with care and raised in French oak (25% new). There’s a spice and lift on the nose, that changes into brooding dark fruit and olive after a decant. It straddles the worlds of fruity, savoury and oaky, with the three elements playing harmoniously together in this elegantly plump wine.
What is a Black Market deal?
Black Market deals are only made possible if we don’t reveal the maker’s brand on site. The wines are the genuine article – absolutely no cleanskins or fake brands, just dangerously good value. You won’t find out what it is until it hits your doorstep, but you won’t regret it. Just keep it on the down low.
Full price $50.00 from the producer.
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Specs
- Region
- McLaren Vale
- Vintage
- 2017
- Cellaring
- 2032
- Preservatives
- Sulphites
- Alcohol by Vol.
- ―
- Closure
- Screwcap
- Bottle Vol
- 750mL
- Blend Info
- 100% Shiraz
- Serving Temp.
- 16.0°C
Region
McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale is a region that lives in the shadow of the hype of the Barossa. While it has played on Shiraz as its drawcard, and continues to battle (quite rightly) with the supreme power of the Barossa, perhaps the most exciting wines from this region are its old vine Grenache and Mataro (Mourvedre/Monastrell - whatever you want to call it), and its more recent foray into Spanish and Italian varietals. Both the sun's warmth and the reliable salty afternoon gully breeze make the climate closer to Mediterranean than many other Aussie regions, and some of the Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo and Sangiovese from here are sublime (to name only a few). Awareness, proper consideration and sense of place are key attributes to the region's success, and its recent win against urbanisation reinforces the value of the viticultural region.