1997 Ravenswood Lane Starvedog Lane Shiraz Winery: Ravenswood Lane Vintage: 1997 Region: Adelaide Hills Bottle Size: 750ml Variety: Shiraz Price: $40.00 (out of stock)

<P >TASTING NOTE: <P >  <P >Deep ruby with purple hues.  Fragrant blackcurrant and blackberry fruit overlaid with mint, tobacco spice, leather and green peppercorn.  Fresh fruit flavours with satin like mouthfeel.  Fine delicate tannins add structure.  The finish has a creaminess and the flavours are long and persistent. <P >  <P >BACKGROUND INFORMATION:         <P >  <P >Starvedog Lane – “What constituted a lane, I suppose, was a large encampment of German emigrants who had pitched their tents in a parallel line on the opposite side of the row. They were recent arrivals from Germany by the ships ZEBRA and PRINCE GEORGE, and were the pioneers and founders of the little rural hamlet of Hahndorf.” Extract from the ‘Adelaide Observer’ September 1, 1888. Printed in “Hahndorf – A brief look at the town and its history, compiled by Anni Luur Fox. FOX PUBLISHING 1977 <P >  <P >WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?: <P >  <P >Vision and conviction nurture innovation. Greatness and character rise from adversity. The Adelaide Hills were settled by pioneers with great foresight and faith. The cool climate and high altitude of the region produce intensely flavoured and finely structured fruit. <P >  <P >  <P >FOOD SUGGESTIONS: <P >  <P >Lamb, Beef, Kangaroo & Game