Friday, October 28, 2011

Elderton Shiraz 2007

Variety: 100% Shiraz
Country of origin: Australia
Wine appellation: Barossa valley
Vintage: 2007
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Color: medium ruby red
Bouquet: dominant vanilla tones underpinned by plums and spices, alcohol slight;y standing out
Taste: medium to full body, fruit forward peppery plum taste with strong vanilla undertones, lack of tannins to hold the structure together, medium lingering finish
Recommended food pairing:  chocolate
Overall score: 84
Price: CZK 359
Stopper: cork
Reasonable fruity shiraz with vanilla tones in it.

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