Full throttle blueberry pie aromas get your attention right up front on the nose, with mild meaty and peppery notes joining in. The palate is plush on entry, but firms up well in the middle with a little vanilla flavor peeking through. The finish is long and tarry in the way that lovers of the variety will certainly appreciate. It’s a refined rather than rustic expression that’s built for solo enjoyment or milder beef preparations.
Vintage Longbottom, McLaren Vale (Australia) Shiraz 2019
By Rich Cook