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2006 Journeys End Vineyards Arrival Shiraz
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| McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA |
| RATING: 98 |
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CELLAR: 4 - 5 years (2013 - 2014) |
ALC/VOL: 14.90% |
TASTED: 7 Sep 2009 |
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This is the high point of Ben Riggs' Journeys End Shiraz Collection, differentiated by the use of
only the best barrels, longer barrel maturation times and fruit from lower cropping vines. The label
is of particular interest in that it celebrates a turning point in Australia's early wine history. James
Busby left Australia for a European tour in 1831 and is generally considered to be the first to return
with Shiraz vines. The variety has since become a signature of Australian Wine's international success,
thanks to the unwitting co-operation of the French. If they'd known that their wisdom, knowledge (as well
as their Shiraz cuttings) were being placed at the feet of 'Barbarians', perhaps the French wouldn't have been
so obliging. A remarkable twist of fate!
A top flight example of McLaren Vale Shiraz.
2006 was another outstanding vintage in McLaren Vale, particularly for Shiraz producing wines of great flavour
concentration and depth. This in combination with the wine making skills of McLaren Vale Maestro Ben
Riggs has resulted in another exceptional Arrival Shiraz. The wine was matured in a combination of predominantly
new French and American oak for a period of approximately 18 months and then given a further 12 months bottle
age before being released.
Opaque black purple colour with black purple hue showing excellent cling. The nose is very
perfumed displaying excellent varietal character and intensity with aromas of blackberry, liquorice allsorts, vanilla,
confectionary and mocha. Generous, full bodied and ripe displaying mouthfilling flavours of liquorice, ripe blackberry,
confectionary, vanilla, mocha and spice. Outstanding concentration and length. Velvet like tannin structure with very
persistent long aftertaste of confectionary, liquorice allsorts, mocha and black pepper.
Cellar 4-5 years (2013-2014).
Alc/Vol: 14.5%
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Retail |
A$49.58 |
Bottle Price |
A$39.99 |
Dozen Price |
A$474.00 |
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