Country of origin: Australia
Wine appellation: South Eastern Australia
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 14.0%
Residual sugar: n/a
Acidity: n/a
Color: medium ruby red with lighter violety meniscus
Bouquet: very fruity, blackberries with black currant, partially plums, tones of nice Shirazy spiciness after black pepper
Taste: medium body, very fruity, similar to nose flavor of black currant with blackberries accompanied by ripe sour cherries, very straightforward, low tannins and alcohol slightly burning in the mouth, medium finish
Recommended food pairing: definitely BBQ outside with friends
Overall score: 81
Price: CZK 149
Stopper: screw cap
Wine is produced by John Schwartzkopff from Dorrien Estate. Reasonable Sh, CS blend, rather fruity with dominant alcohol and more Shirazy than Cabernety style. On the label it says it was aged in American and French oak but it is not very visible.
I guess the alcohol needs a bit longer to settle down. I have deliveries from Cellarmasters who distribute Dorrien Wine. I'll look out for this stuff as well.
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