Leeuwin, Art Shiraz

Leeuwin, Art ShirazAn essence like nose with pressed violets, brambleberries, dark cherries, citrus, orange rind and citrus. Medium to full body, chewy and structured tannins, tons of driven acidity and a spicy finish. Drink in 2021. Screw cap.

with the energy and tension that is typical of the Nebbiolos of Gattinara

The black raspberries

Like the other Malbecs from Adrianna Vineyard

this red is tightly wound

mulberries and pomegranate with hints of milk chocolate and tree bark

dried orange peel and a wide array of floral elements

floral and crushed fennel nuances

In this case though I suspect that the dryness is more related to the copious level of gas than any significant deficit of phenolic maturity

Deeper register aromas of earthy but spicy dark berry fruits and a touch of animale leads to serious

There is excellent richness but also fine detail to the big

picking did not conclude until the 25th of November

Deep glowing orangey gold