Plenty of action on both the nose and palate. This wine see both French and American hogsheads for 24 months and 15 days of skin contact. Nose ranges from prune to blackberry, earth to new leather, charcuterie with a touch of struck match. Rich black fruit driven plate that is full bodied and seamless with well integrated tannins. Intense warm finish and a touch aldehydic. A wine which can be enjoyed now or built to age.
Cape Barren Wines
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Cape Barren Rare Bird Shiraz 2018, McLaren Vale, SA
Vintage: 2018
Rating: Highly Recommended
RRP: $150
Ratings Key:
Outstanding (Score range 95-100)
Often an internationally recognised, leading brand or winery – but not always! Produces a classic wine that is a faultless representation of the style/variety. Complexity on the nose and a seamless palate are an example of the hallmarks of an outstanding wine.
Highly Recommended (Score range 92-94)
A quality focused wine that has plenty of style. Length of palate and intensity are often key characteristics of highly recommended wines. These producers could be the ones to watch in the future.
Recommended (Score range 89-91)
An above average well-made, reflection of the style/variety, which often represents good value for money.