One of the distinctive styles of Australian Shiraz comes from Claire Valley grapes. This tank fermented Shiraz was aged for 10 months in American oak with an egg white fining before bottling. The color is a bright deep ruby and the nose shows black olive, pepper and dark fruits with a light herbal back note. It has big berry flavors, firm refined tannins, 14% alcohol and good length through the fruity finish. This value Shiraz will benefit with more bottle age.
Wakefield, Claire Valley (South Australia) Shiraz 2009
By Gerald D. Boyd