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2005 Gemtree Vineyards Uncut Shiraz

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen
Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2010-2011)
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Screw Cap

The Uncut Shiraz fruit is sourced from 40 year old vines planted on the Tatachilla Road Vineyard. The wine was made with very little intervention, minimally pruned vines, open fermentation, gentle pressing and minimal fining and filtration producing a wine of great balance.

A Top Example of McLaren Vale Shiraz

Totally opaque black crimson colour with purple hue. Top note of fresh liquorice and crushed blackberry, followed by vanilla and spice. Mouthfilling joosy palate with a strong black pepper back palate. Velvet smooth tannins are followed by a long aftertaste of liquorice, blackberry and black pepper.
Cellar 4-5 years (2011-2012)
Alc/Vol: 14.5%

First tasted, October 2006:
A big McLaren Vale Shiraz. Opaque black crimson colour with crimson, black purple hue. The nose is pronounced with spice and vanilla top notes followed by cinnamon, liquorice, toasted oak and blackberry. The palate is full bodied, with flavours of liquorice and plum followed by a background of blackberry. Fine grained, slightly chalky tannins. Aftertaste of liquorice, black pepper and ripe plum. Dry tannins persist.
Cellar 4-5 years (2010-2011)
Rating: 94

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