Curtis Vineyard Shiraz 2014 (6 pack)
Tasting Notes
Tasting notes:
The colour of this McLaren Vale wine is a deep dark purple. A great example of premium Shiraz.
The nose exhibits aromas of ripe blackberry and dark plum followed by some liquorice and confectionary notes. A full bodied red wine possessing a plump texture on the palate and also delivers rich juicy flavours of ripe blackberry, dark chocolates, liquorice and spice. Soft velvety tannins. Good depth with medium to long aftertaste of blackberry, dark chocolate and spice.
Drink now to 15 years.
Curtis Family Vineyards sources fruit from a combination of owned vineyards and premium McLaren Vale growers. The blend of individual vineyard and sub-regional characteristics is the key to the resulting style. Sub regions are Blewitt Springs, McLaren Flat, Willunga and McLaren Vale.
Wine was matured in oak barrels, ranging from new to 2 year oak. with a mixture of French and American oak.
This wine has received 94 Points James Halliday Wine Companion