Friday, January 22, 2016

Berton Vineyards Reserve Shiraz 2012

Variety: Shiraz
Country of origin: Australia
Wine appellation: Barossa Valley
Vintage: 2012
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Color: deep blackish red
Bouquet: blackberries, black sour cherries, full nose, some black chocolate and vanilla and distantly mint
Taste: medium to full body, round, forest fruit, black chocolate, still visible young tannins, in the after mid profile alcohol standing out and burning, longer finish
Overall score: 4.5+7.5+11+7+7+50=87
Price: CZK 411
Stopper: screw cap
Big Aussie Shiraz, high in color, high in fruit, high in alcohol, fairly young tannins. Let's see how my friends would like it tomorrow. I am not a huge fan, but so far the best wine. let's see what comes next.

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