Rich, well rounded Clare Valley Shiraz that you won't be able to put down! Taylor's have mastered the art of producing lush, round Shiraz that represents great value for money.
Deep red in colour, the nose packs in aromas of dark berries, plums and some dark cherry. There are subtle spicy notes and a touch of mocha. The palate offers perfectly ripened fruit characters, plum and blackberry all with a soft mid-palate and supple tannins. Well balanced throughout, there's good texture, decent length and lashings of fruit flavour on the finish.
Awards
GOLD - Tasters Guild International Wine Judging 2016 GOLD - World Wine Championships Awards 2016 GOLD - International Wine Guide Awards GOLD - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2016 GOLD - Perth Royal Wine Show 2016 GOLD - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2016 GOLD - El Concurso International Vinus 2016
Top 5 Winery in the World - 2013, 2014 & 2015! - World Association of Wine Writers and Journalists
• TROPHY [Waterford Wedgwood (Best Shiraz)] - Perth Royal Wine Show 2015 • TROPHY [Seguin Moreau Best under $25.00] - Great Australian Shiraz Challenge 2015 • BEST BUY - World Wine Championships Awards BTI 2015 • BEST BUY - World Value Wine Challenge BTI 2015 • DOUBLE GOLD - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2015 • DOUBLE GOLD - China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value 2016 • GOLD - San Francisco International Wine Competition 2015 • GOLD - Great Australian Shiraz Challenge 2015 • GOLD - Clare Valley Regional Wine Show 2015 • GOLD - Japan Wine Challenge 2015 • GOLD - Perth Royal Wine Show 2015 • GOLD - World Wine Championships Awards BTI 2015 • GOLD - Iwc Vienna International Wine Challenge 2015 • GOLD - World Value Wine Challenge BTI 2015 • GOLD - Global Syrah Masters 2015 • GOLD - TERRAVINO Mediterranean International Wine & Spirit Challenge 2015 • GOLD - Selections Mondial Des Vins CANADA 2015 • SILVER - Pacific Rim Wine Competition 2015 • SILVER - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2015 • SILVER - Mundus Vini International Wine Awards • SILVER - Royal Queensland Wine Show 2015 • SILVER - Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2015 • SILVER - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015 • SILVER - Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2015 • SILVER - Wine Lovers International Consumer wine judging 2015 • SILVER - American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition 2015 • SILVER - Riverside International Wine Competition 2015 • SILVER - Grand Harvest Awards 2015 • SILVER - National Wine Show of Australia 2015 • SILVER - Winemakers Challenge International wine competition 2015 • SILVER - Wine Showcase Magazine Shiraz Varietal Tasting 2015 • SILVER - Royal Hobart Wine Show 2015 • SILVER - Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition 2015
From the Winery
The fruit for this wine was sourced from theTaylor family estate in the Clare Valley. Growing conditions leading up to vintage 2015 saw average winter rainfall but then a very dry spring. Some welcome rain prior to veraison in late January improved conditions significantly in terms of yield and quality. Once harvested, the fruit was quickly transferred to the winery and destemmed. Primary fermentation was carried out in stainless steel fermenters then the grapes were pressed using a pneumatic bag press with some pressings returned to add weight and texture to the wine.The wine was then transferred to 10% French oak and the remainder in water bent American oak barrels for secondary, malolactic fermentation.The wine was then blended and returned to American oak for maturation prior to fining, minimal filtration and then bottling.
Don't Pay: $23.00
WBW Rating: 95/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Clare Valley, SA
Winemaker: Adam Eggins
Drink now until: 2023
Alc/Vol: 14 %
