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Layer Cake South Australia Shiraz 2008

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Australia has certainly made Syrah its own, even bestowing it with a new name: Shiraz. In the warm, dry climate of Australia this noble grape, responsible for some of the grandest wines of France, produces an intense, unique expression that is distinctly Australian. The ripe grapes take on classic notes of black pepper and leather that add depth and complexity to the black cherry and plum fruits on the palate. Australian Shiraz has typically been aged in American Oak barrels which impart the wine with a distinct note of vanilla that can add to the impression of ripeness many of these wines have, but the time in barrel also allows the wines a chance to settle and reveal their rich, voluptuously styled mouthfeel.

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Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 10/09 The name gives it away. This is a rich, superripe wine that emphasizes its plush texture, layering fig, blueberry, sweet oak and black pepper in a finish that lasts. A primary, drink-it-right-now wine to open near steaks and charcoal.

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Snooth User: MrRiesling
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Velvety smooth. Very rich and creamy. Plum, vanilla, spicy. 15% alcohol


June 2009

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Full bodied, very jammy, and spice on the finish.


August 2009

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I LOVE this wine! In my area, it's totally sold out except where stores/restaurants have bought it in bulk. VERY smooth with a sweetness. Love it!


November 2009

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Jammy flavor with a spicy finish. Delicious!


July 2009

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Dark, dense and creamy, complex aromas of black plum, Bing cherry, blackberry and pepper merge with licorice, tobacco, mocha and dark chocolate. This is one inky Shiraz; an explosion of dark, super ripe, wild blackberry, with a touch of cigar box finishing with a melange of exotic spices. A pure fruit bombcomplete from attack through a long, lingering finish. Chefs will save this cake for themselves.


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Smells like caramel, pepper and acetone. It has a smooth flavor, and doesn't have the peppery bite of some shiraz.


November 2009

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