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2006 Journeys End Vineyards The Embarkment Shiraz
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| McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA |
| RATING: 96 |
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CELLAR: Drink Now - 5 years (2009 - 2014) |
ALC/VOL: 14.50% |
TASTED: 2 Nov 2009 |
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When one of the earlier releases of the Journey's End Embarkment Shiraz (2002) outranked Penfold's
Grange in Halliday's 2005 Australian Wine Companion, the label developed an instant following which
has continued since. The wine is made using six different Shiraz clones which add complexing layers
to the finished wine. These clones were first identified in 1964 by Harry Tulluch of the South Australian
Department of Agriculture and include SA1654 (The most widely planted Shiraz clone in Australia)
which produces wines of intense black purple colour with a distinct black pepper character; SA2626, a
firmer tannin structure with flavours of stewed fruit and sour cherries. SA1127 has spectacular dense
purple black colour and the aroma is of violets and cherry palate flavours. SA712 is dominated by
chocolate and plum flavour whilst BVRC30 offers an earthy, farmyard character to Shiraz.
A very generously styled McLaren Vale
Shiraz
Opaque black crimson colour with black crimson hue. The nose displays excellent intensity with
perfumed aromas of liquorice allsorts, confectionary, vanilla, dark plum and mocha end notes. The
palate is full bodied with generous flavours of liquorice allsorts, dark plum, blackberry and
confectionary followed by some spice and blackpepper back palate flavours. Velvet smooth tannins
with long dark plum, liquorice allsorts and blackpepper aftertaste.
Drinks wonderfully now but will also cellar a further 4-5 years (2009-2014)
14.5% Alc
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Retail |
A$25.47 |
Bottle Price |
A$19.99 |
Dozen Price |
A$234.00 |
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