Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz

Growing Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia

Chief Winemaker: Michael Fragos

TASTING NOTE:
The vineyard where this Shiraz comes from produces fruit with unique characters and flavours. This McLaren Vale Shiraz typically has a deep garnet red colour with an enormously rich mouth filling palate that boasts style, structure and length.

After harvesting, which was prior to the heat wave that terrorized the end of the 2008 vintage, and fermentation, the wine was then given time in oak, approx 80% French oak and 20% American oak.

In the glass you will be greeted by a deep garnet red colour. The 2008 Parsons Nose Shiraz has decadent aromas of blueberries, violets and chocolate dusted with a cinnamon spice. The luscious palate brimming with Satsuma plum flavours seamlessly integrates with the gently textured oak. The finish is long and savoury with persistent velvety tannins.

Plenty of satisfaction to be had in this wine, Michael and his winemaking team has made an honest wine that has real character. Decant for approx 30-45 mins.

CELLARING POTENTIAL:
Drinking well this winter; and will age nicely over the next 4-5 years.

SUGGESTED FOOD MATCHES:
Perfect wine match with prime meat cuts, wine jus, roasted vegetables and ripe cheeses, enjoy.

90 pts - Gary Walsh, Wine Front, 2009.