Price:

$10.00 per bottle delivered.

First Listed:

June 2007.

Status:

Sold out December 2007.

Our Comments...

Rich Shiraz, something that Langhorne Creek does very well. Earthy regional characters add complexity with berry fruits providing the backbone of this wine. A nice level of oak with a generous palate makes this a satisfying and reliable drink.

Descriptors...

Colour.

Crimson.

Primary & Secondary Fruit Characters.

Raspberry jam, mulberry and violets with earthy liquorice undertones and minty herbal highlights.

Oak.

Caramel, hazelnut and coffee.

Palate.

Berry fruits, chewy tannins, sweet caramel oak with coffee, dark chocolate and pernod (star anise and spirit) hints.

Food Matching...

Have to match this up with fillet steak, nice and rare if that is your thing.

Cellaring Potential:

Up to six years of age.

Vintage:

2005.

Varietal Mix:

Shiraz (100%).

Geographical Indication (GI):

Langhorne Creek.

Alcohol Content:

14.8% ALC/VOL. 8.8 Standard drinks per bottle.

Allergens:

Sulphites added.

Bottle:

750 ml Punted Claret (Antique Green).

Closure:

Screw Cap (Red).

Links...

• Wino Sapien matches up our cleanskin #13.
• Wikipedia on Shiraz.
• Wikipedia on Langhorne Creek.
• Langhorne Creek Wine Industry Council.
• Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation on Langhorne Creek.
• Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation on Geographical Indications.