Wolf Blass Shiraz South Australia 2005

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Winery:

Wolf Bass

Varietal:

Syrah

Region:

Australia > South Australia

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2012

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User Tags:  mediterranean fruits, currant, other berries, plum, elegant, black, stone fruits, wood, fruit, fine 

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What to Expect

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.

Winemakers Notes

Rich red in color with deep purple hues, the 2005 Wolf Blass Presidents Selection Shiraz displays aromas of raspberries and plums supported by varietal white pepper and spice characters. The rich, round, soft palate shows concentrated berry fruit notes and great length of flavor. Maturation in seasoned and new American and French oak has enhanced the complexity and integration of the fine, velvety tannins. The fruit for this wine was sourced from vineyard sites across South Australia. After harvesting, the individual parcels of fruit were fermented separately in a range of fermenting vessels read more...in order to showcase the unique characters of each parcel. After fermentation the wines were pressed off skins. Some parcels were then racked to seasoned and new American and French oak for 14 months maturation. Each of the parcels was reassessed prior to blending, and lightly filtered before bottling. Wine Enthusiast | Buying Guide: Best Buy | Joe Czerwinski | November 15, 2007
Full-bodied, with soft tannins and plenty of oak, this easy-to-drink Shiraz fits perfectly in the Wolf Blass idiom of accessibility. Caramel and dark plum flavors add hints of vanilla and toast, finishing long. A perfect steakhouse choice when you want to keep the wine tab reasonable.    (hide)

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