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Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2009
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"This 2009 shiraz came over all voluptuous and oak-driven at first but twenty or so minutes later it had transformed itself. So much so that I looked at it and said, You’ve changed. It carries a beautiful swagger of fine, grainy, earthen tannin and while sure, it delivers a healthy doze of aniseedy, blackberried, plum-like fruit flavour – and sweet cedary oak – it still makes a solid attempt to be firm and dry. As a young wine you will need to be tolerant of fresh, new, high quality oak flavour. But this is a crackerjack shiraz from all angles. 95 Points." - Campbell Mattinson.
Aromas of blueberries and plum are complemented by couverture and toasty vanilla along with nutmeg and cardamon spices. Rich, vibrant, juicy blackberry and plum flavours lead into a generous, spicy, dark chocolate laced finish. The sinewy, savoury tannins show excellent persistence on a long and complex palate.
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WBW Rating: 95/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Margaret River WA |
Winemaker: Robert Mann
Drink now until: 2020
Alc/Vol: 13.5 %
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