Shiraz 2017 – Black Market Deal #43799
- Rich, full-bodied
- McLaren Vale
Hello, did someone say McLaren Vale shiraz with a bit of cellar time? Yes, we did. We didn’t just say it, we’re screaming it at you: how often do you find a little gem from the cellars of the highly-sought after kingdom of shiraz? Well we did, and we didn’t just find any ol’ bottle- we found one that will sing you sweet nothings and get you feeling a certain way. We’re starting to see a little bit of dried fig and fresh prunes on the edges of this one, accentuating the ripe blackberries and fleshy cherries that are so pronounced from the nose right through to the lingering finish. We’ll have to pull off a tomb-raider to be able to get a number like this again, so enjoy it while it lasts.
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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
- 2028
- Preservatives
- sulphites
- Alcohol by Vol.
- 14.5%
- Closure
- Screwcap
- Bottle Vol
- 750mL
- Blend Info
- 100% shiraz
- Serving Temp.
- 14°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.