2015 BIBLIOTHEQUE ‘TRAVEL WRITING’ SHIRAZ
MCLAREN VALE,
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
McLaren vale is home to some of the oldest continuously producing vineyards in the world.
The crown jewel of McLaren Vale is Shiraz. It produces a densely colored, richly flavored wine that quickly develops a velvety texture. McLaren Vale Shiraz is known the world over for its quality and its seductive style.
With a rich vine and wine history dating back to 1842, the McLaren Vale is one of the most historic wine producing regions in Australia.
The style is typically full-bodied with ripe fruit and plush tannins; the very best examples moderate this natural richness with balanced acidity and a focused pure fruit character.
Tasting notes
Colour: Deep crimson with purple hues. Nose: Lifted blood plum and blackberries and some dark pepper and brambly spice smells. Palate: Begins with blackberry sweet fruit then tightens up with fine fruit and oak tannin. Great flavour and composition. Youthful austerity as you would expect from a McLaren Vale Shiraz but there are also plenty of fine tannins and dark chocolate nuances in the lengthy finish.
