Sunday, March 27, 2011

M&S Old Man Creek Shiraz 2009

Variety: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Country of origin: Australia
Wine appellation: South Eastern Australia
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol content: 13.0%
Residual sugar: n/a
Acidity: n/a
Color: medium ruby red with lighter violet meniscus
Bouquet: very fruity, blackberries with black currant,  tones of nice spiciness after black pepper
Taste: medium body, very fruity, dominant blackberries accompanied by ripe sour cherries, very straightforward, low tannins, good balance of alcohol, slightly higher acidity, touch of spice, medium finish
Recommended food pairing: definitely BBQ outside with friends
Overall score: 80
Price: CZK 149
Stopper: screw cap
BBQ style of Shiraz, produced by Jim Brayne for Marks and Spencer.

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