About the Wine: Yesterday, I reviewed a Shiraz from Barossa, Australia and today, for comparison, I am reviewing one from McLaren Vale. This is one is a relatively light wine at 15% alcohol. That is insanely high for most traditional winemaking, but in a well made big wine can incorporate high alcohol.
About THIS Wine: In the glass it is dark to the point of being muddy. Almost reminiscent of a Ruby Port. The nose is tight, even after some time in the glass. It does give up a curious onion note. There is vegetable quality on the palate but it is not nearly as pronounced as the Barossa that I tasted for the last review. It may just be a function of the vintage, though in this case I would say that either the region was less affected or the winemaker tamed it better. The finish is quite tannic. It's an odd thing to say about a $17 screw cap, but this might benefit from a little more age.
Drinking This Wine: It'll take a steak with heavy sauce to tame this beast. Shepherd's pie could also work.
Overall Impression: This is an example of a massive New World wine done right and as such it is good for the price.
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