2007 Shirvington Shiraz

Wine Advocate
"92 pts ... Shirvington’s 2007 Shiraz spent 14 months in 80% new, mostly American oak. It displays an excellent nose of cigar box, lavender, cocoa, black cherry, and blueberry. This leads to a full-bodied, dense, structured Shiraz which comes off as just a bit sinewy. Aside from that, it has plenty of savory fruit, good balance, and a lengthy finish. It will require 3-4 years of additional cellaring and should be in full bloom from 2013 to 2027. " --12/09

Winemaker's Notes
"This wine was 100% barrel fermented and aged for 14 months in 65% new oak and 35% one year old oak. 80% of the oak was American and 20% was French. The nose is wonderfully fragrant with blueberry and dark cherry fruit, floral violet notes and a background of cocoa and spice adding complexity. The palate opens with dense berry fruit—ripe and juicy, yet also very fresh. This develops further with savoury toasted spices and brioche characters coming through. This Shiraz is an elegant wine with a fine and silky tannin structure. It is drinking well now and will cellar for many years."