Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Cowra Estate Kangaroo ridge Shiraz 2002

Variety: Shiraz
Country of origin: Australia
Wine appellation: South Eastern Australia
Vintage: 2002 
Alcohol content: 14%
Color: dark ruby with brown meniscus
Bouquet: sweet wood, vanilla, cinnamon, canned blackberry, spiciness
Taste: typical Shiraz taste, forrest fruit, vanilla, spices, medium to full body, medium finish, round, slight acidity at the end
Recommended food pairing: medium rare steak
Overall score: 83
Price: CZK 249
Stopper: cork
This wine I got about 6 years ago so it aged properly in my cellar. It is now quite nice and rounded, it lost its original sharp tanins which I remember it had. It is probably peaking now so it's the best time to drink it. It has nice spiciness in the bouquet and the taste.

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