Quite rich cherry fruit upfront, with more complex herb and earthy flavours and French oak flavours building on the length of the palate. A silky texture and some very fine-grained tannins from skins and oak on the finish.
Generous flavours of red berries are persistent on the soft, well-balanced palate. Eminently drinkable now, but with sufficient structure from the acid and tannin to reward short term cellaring.ive creaminess from the lees contact. The overall balance is light and dry – perfect for immediate enjo...
A burst of juicy grape flavours showing dark berries, black currants and a touch of spice. It shows good harmony of primary and secondary characters with a hint of complexity from maturation in 2 and 3 year American and French oak barrels. It is clean, vibrant and approachable with juicy savoury ...
The 2008 'The Stocks' Shiraz is a complex wine with layers of aromas and flavours which continue to evolve in the tasting glass, and in the cellar. Pure dark berries, dates and currants intermingle with dark chocolate, cedar and hints of vanilla. Fruit richness balanced with sturdy tannin structu...
The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon shows lots of juicy varietal dark berry characters, hints of chocolate and mint. As approachable as it is now, the fruit richness, good acidity and firm yet elegant tannin structure will reward years of careful and patient cellaring.
A stylish and vibrant Shiraz showing lots of blackcurrants, pepper, spice and a hint of choc mint. The palate is lush and rich in flavour with an alluring texture of savoury tannins. A food friendly wine and a great example of McLaren Vale Shiraz in the glass.
