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| SHIRAZ 2018 McLaren Vale, South Australia |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
THE HEDONIST |
| This 14th Vintages release is showing extremely well. Very deep intense purple colour. Intense, gently spicy, cedary, ripe, Damson-plum-black-cherry-cassis nose with some faintly smoky, sandalwood notes. Dry, medium-full bodied, well structured, slightly spicy, intense, bright, ripe, plum-black-cherry-cassis flavours with an elegant, cedary, lingering, very faintly smoky, mouthfilling finish. Malolactic fermentation took place in oak – a mixture of 50% large French oak foudres and 50% in small 300L seasoned French oak where it with a aged for 18 months. No fining and hence the excellent mouthfeel. It has 14% alcohol, 2 g/L residual sugar and a hefty 6.5 g/L total acidity. The lot number L1222 on the lower part of the glass bottle. Screwcap closure. Truly excellent value and quite ready to enjoy. |
CSPC |
90191 |
| Type |
Red Table Wine |
| Agent |
Hal Ent |
| Country |
Australia |
| Region |
South Australia |
| Rating |
***(91 points)
Bright, Ripe, Well Structured |
| LCBO Text |
Status |
Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
A Best Buy |
| TASTING NOTE: 100% Shiraz. Deep, dark and inky aromatics of plush eucalyptus, liquorice and blueberry lead on to earthy dried herb, rich chocolate and graceful tannins on the palate. [Enjoy through 2024+.] Score - 95 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2020) |
Price |
$ 22.95 |
| Bottle Size |
750 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - October 7, 2023 |
| Cases bought |
560 (12 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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