1998 Taylors Shiraz Winery: Taylors Vintage: 1998 Region: Clare Valley Bottle Size: 750ml Variety: Shiraz Price: $35.00 (out of stock)

Description

Vintaged from Shiraz grapes grown entirely on Taylors Estate vineyards on red earth over limestone (terra rossa) in the Clare Valley of South Australia. Full bodied style with dark cherry fruit flavours and firm tannin structure, with a hint of white pepper. The wine has been oak barrel matured, resulting in a wine exhibiting concentrated Shiraz fruit flavours with balanced tannins.

Wine Colour

Dark red with vibrant red hues.

Wine Bouquet

Coconut, vanilla and dark cherry aromas dominate the nose, with secondary smoky char characters from oak fermentation and maturation create a complex bouquet.

Wine Palate

Rich, sweet plum pudding flavour supported by chalky tannins, which give the wine structure and length throughout the mouth. The aftertaste is persistent with flavours of nutmeg and spice.

Suggested Food Matching

Pate, Beef and Kangaroo.

Critics Notes

"Bursting with ripe Shiraz fruit against an American oak background, here's a well balanced middleweight already drinking very well despite its youth. Highly recommended". Paddy Kendler - Herald Sun (Aust)

"Deep red/purple. Raw berry fruit and pepper. Amazing sweet fruit flavours with rich overtones of chocolate and licorice. Loads of sweet oak. Great persistent finish. Plenty of potential, all it needs is time."5 Stars- Winestate Magazine (July/ August) 1999

Awards to Date

1999 International Wine Challenge~Gold Medal

1999 Melbourne Wine Show~Class 67~Silver Medal

1999 Brisbane Wine Show~Class 50~Silver Medal

1999 Liquorland (NZ) Top 100 Awards~Silver Medal

1999 Perth Wine Show~Class 34~Silver Medal

Cellaring Notes

Made for immediate enjoyment but will cellar wel, with careful handling, for up to 10 years, possibly longer.