Promised Land is Wakefield’s entry level shiraz and it recalls those heady days when Aussie wine producers flooded the U.S. wine market with inexpensive reds that were both charming and delicious. This may not be the best shiraz you’ve ever tasted, but it’s just what the doctor ordered for those football weekend tailgate parties or a barbecue on the back patio. It shows a hint of minty eucalyptus and a core of blueberry and blackberry fruit, with modest tannins and excellent balance.
Wakefield, South Australia (Australia) Shiraz 2014
By Robert Whitley