Gecaj Estate Owner's Choice Shiraz Rahovec Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry and forest floor with supporting notes of cigar box, black tea, and pomegranate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, blueberry, fig, and clove. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Henry's Drive - Vintage Longbottom Magnus Shiraz McLaren Vale 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and five spice with supporting notes of anise, mocha, lavender, and hints of hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cassis, mineral, black truffle, and vanilla bean. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $79.99 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Henry's Drive - Vintage Longbottom Shiraz McLaren Vale 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry and forest floor with supporting notes of black currant, dried herbs, leather, and tapenade. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black and red fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, cocoa, black tea, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture that is quite austere until it aerates and opens. $49.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Wakefield The Pioneer Shiraz Clare Valley 2014
Brilliant, crimson/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis, plum, and baking spices with supporting notes of saddle leather and rich black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, dark chocolate, and fruitcake. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $140 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
