Estate Label
Shiraz 2016
A soft and fleshy shiraz boasting a lively palate of juicy red berry fruits, plum and spice, along with subtle chocolate and savoury characters from the oak maturation.
| Region | Clare Valley |
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| Colour | At release, the wine is a dark red colour with ruby red hues. |
| Nose | The wine has an enticing, lifted aroma of plum, blackcurrant and dark cherry fruits along with a bouquet of subtle mocha and a touch of oak derived spice. |
| Palate | The palate is plump & generous with ripe fruit characters of plum and blackberry. Mocha coffee and subtle spice from oak maturation balance the fruit flavours. The wine is medium to full-bodied with a fleshy mid-palate and supple tannin structure. It is a well balanced wine with great texture, good length and enjoyable fruit on the finish. |
| Cellaring Notes | Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar over a medium term under ideal conditions. |
| Alc%: | 14 |
|---|---|
| Acid: | 6.26 |
| Residual Sugar: | 0.9 |
| Wine Type: | Red |
| Wine Body: | Full |
| Blend or Single Variety: | Single Variety |
| Pack Size: | Single: 750ml bottle Case: 6 x 750ml bottle |
- 2017
- VINUS International Wine and Spirits Competition
- Double Gold
- 2017
- Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition
- Critics Gold
- 2017
- China Wine & Spirit Awards
- Gold
- 2017
- Berliner Wine Trophy
- Gold
- 2017
- Harvest Challenge
- Gold
- 2017
- Clare Valley Regional Wine Show
- Gold
- 2017
- Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition
- Gold
- 2017
- The Asia International Wine Competition
- Gold
- 2017
- New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
- Gold
- 2017
- Asia Wine Trophy
- Gold
- 2018
- Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition
- Gold
- 2017
- New World Wine Awards
- Gold
- 2017
- China Wine & Spirit Awards
- Gold
- 2017
- Stellar Cellar Selection BTI
- Gold
- 2017
- New York International Wine Competition
- Gold
- 2017
- Sélections Mondiales Des Vins Canada
- Gold
- 2017
- Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
- Gold
- 2017
- San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
- Gold
- 2017
- Concours Mondial De Bruxelles
- Gold
- 2017
- AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge
- Silver
- 2017
- Wine Luxe International Awards
- Silver
- 2017
- National Wine Show of Australia
- Silver
- 2017
- Monterey International Wine Competition
- Silver
- 2017
- TERRAVINO Mediterranean International Wine & Spirit Challenge
- Silver
- 2017
- World Value Wine Challenge BTI
- Silver
- 2017
- Royal Melbourne Wine Awards
- Silver
- 2017
- International Wine and Spirit Competition
- Silver
- 2017
- Winestate New Release Tasting
- Silver
- 2018
- Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition
- Silver
- 2017
- Decanter Asia Wine Awards
- Silver
- 2017
- Dan Berger International Wine Competition
- Silver
- 2017
- Shanghai International Wine Challenge
- Silver
- 2017
- Decanter World Wine Awards
- Silver
- 2017
- International Wine Challenge Tranche 2
- Silver
- 2017
- Japan Wine Challenge
- Silver
- 2018
- Texsom International Wine Awards
- Silver
- 2017
- Tasters Guild International Wine Judging
- Silver
- 2017
- Tasters Guild Wine Lovers International Consumer Wine Judging
- Silver
- 2018
- Cinve Awards
- Silver
- 2017
- San Francisco International Wine Competition
- Silver
- 2017
- Melbourne International Wine Competition
- Silver
- 2017
- Indy International Wine Competition
- Silver
- 2018
- Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards
- Silver
- 2017
- World Wine Championships Awards BTI
- Silver
- 2017
- Wine Showcase Magazine New Release Tasting
- Silver
- 2018
- Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival International Wine Competition
- Bronze
- 2017
- International Wine Challenge Tranche 1
- Bronze
- 2017
- The Asian Syrah Masters
- Bronze
- 2017
- Royal Hobart Wine Show
- Bronze
- 2017
- Great Australian Shiraz Challenge
- Bronze
- 2017
- American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition
- Bronze
- 2017
- Perth Royal Wine Show
- Bronze
- 2017
- New Zealand International Wine Show
- Bronze
- 2017
- Great American International Wine Competition
- Bronze
- 2017
- Royal Sydney Wine Show
- Bronze
- 2017
- Royal Queensland Wine Show
- Bronze
- 2017
- The Global Syrah Masters
- Bronze
- 2017
- Los Angeles International Wine & Spirit Competition
- Bronze
- 2018
- Challenge International du Vin
- Bronze
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Josh Greene, Wine & Spirits
Oct 201892 Points...it’s a pretty classical Shiraz, with scents of beach rose and hot asphalt, Clare notes of eucalyptus bark and peppery, mineral-dark tannins that lend it grit and power. Forget it in a decanter for a few hours, then down it with grilled lamb. -
Natalie MacLean, Natalie MacLean
Sep 201791/100Juicy and savoury with mouth-wateringly ripe fleshy black plums. Great value. Absolutely delicious. -
David Lawrason, Toronto Life
Dec 201790/100The Taylor family creates intensely aromatic wines, so get ready for the drenching cassis, violets, menthol, smoke and chocolate flavours. It’s a glass staining purple and dense with tannic grit. Best 2019-2023.
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Steve Thurlow, WineAlign
Aug 201789/100This is fresh cooler climate Aussie shiraz with some complexity to nose and palate. It is an opaque purple with a harmonious nose of blueberry and blackberry fruit with well integrated oak spice plus some floral tones and a touch of dark chocolate and vanilla. The palate is quite elegant with the soft fruit well balanced by acidity and gentle tannin. Very good to excellent length. Good focus and well priced. Try with a steak -
Steve Creber, James Halliday Wine Companion
Aug 201888 PointsSees time in both French and American oak, but more of the latter. Ripe cherry fruit with a touch of mint is pretty much the dominant theme with this wine, and it does show some regional personality along with that. Complexity is not part of the equation here, it's just a good mouthful of generous, satisfying flavour which is exactly what's expected of it, you'd have to say. -
Eve Bushman, SCV Beacon
Nov 201787/100Hints of blueberry, blackberry, jam on toast and only a bit of pepper all on the nose while the mouth held notes of that same blue to black fruit, not a lot of spice or pepper, but good tannins and a tingling quality.
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Jon Thorsen, Reverse Wine Snob
Sep 20187.8 (Highly Recommended)The 2016 Shiraz begins with an enticing aroma of spicy black cherry, black pepper and plum notes. The wine tastes smooth and spicy just like a good Shiraz should. Medium to full-bodied, it features loads of dark berry fruit, cola and licorice with hints of vanilla wrapped up in a nice velvety mouthfeel. A bit of oaky spice and coffee leads into the dry, long finish. -
Ronn Weigand MW, MS, Restaurant Wine
Dec 20175 StarsThe 2016 Shiraz is exceptional: a full bodied, supple, intensely fruity wine (blackberry, black licorice, black currant, cherry), with very good balance, and a long finish, displaying light oakiness. Great value. Aged primarily in American oak barrels; a small portion briefly in French oak barrels. -
Michael Cooper, Listener
May 20184 StarsOffering great value, this dark, sturdy (14% alc/vol) wine offers excellent depth of vibrant blackcurrant, plum and liquorice flavours, gently seasoned with oak, and a wellrounded, spicy finish.
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Richard Hemming MW, Jancis Robinson
Nov 201816.5 PointsRock-solid classic plummy fruit notes with gorgeous sweetness yet pure, long, juicy fruit. An Aussie stalwart. An epitome of the style that has made Australia popular, and I’d like to think the everyday drinker would appreciate the difference of spending a little more to get this. Ultra-smooth texture.
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